Calculate semester and cumulative GPA, weighted AP/Honors course points, and required grades for academic targets.
This calculator supports the three listed presets. The strict letter preset ignores plus/minus modifiers. Custom grade point maps are not available in this interface; consult your registrar for other grading systems.
Pass/Fail and similar grades usually do not affect GPA, although earned-credit rules vary by school. Check your institution's grading policy for official results.
Weighted GPA: 3.50
| Course | Credits | Grade | Weight | Grade Point | Quality Points (QP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 3 | A | Regular / Standard (+0.0) | 4.00 | 12.00 |
| Calculus I | 4 | B+ | Regular / Standard (+0.0) | 3.30 | 13.20 |
| General Chemistry | 4 | A- | Regular / Standard (+0.0) | 3.70 | 14.80 |
| World History | 3 | B | Regular / Standard (+0.0) | 3.00 | 9.00 |
Inputs: English (3 cr, A), Calculus (4 cr, B+), History (3 cr, A-), Biology (4 cr, B). Scale: Standard 4.0
Result: Total Quality Points: 48.3 QP. Semester GPA: 3.45. Satisfies standard criteria for good academic standing.
Inputs: AP Calculus (4 cr, A, AP), Honors Chemistry (4 cr, A, Honors), Literature (3 cr, A, Regular)
Result: Unweighted GPA: 4.00; Total Weighted Quality Points: 50.0 QP; Weighted GPA: 4.55 on a 5.0 scale.
GPA is calculated by multiplying each course’s numerical grade point by its credit hours to determine Quality Points (QP). The sum of all quality points is then divided by the total number of credit hours attempted in that term.
An unweighted GPA measures academic achievement on a standard 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. A weighted GPA adds extra points to reflect course rigor—typically +0.5 points for Honors classes and +1.0 point for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or College Dual Enrollment courses, allowing GPAs up to 5.0.
Certain prestigious institutions, including Columbia University and Stanford Law School, award 4.33 grade points for an A+ grade. PeekAndDo provides a toggle to switch between the standard 4.0 cap and the extended 4.33 scale.
Cumulative GPA is calculated by taking your prior completed credits multiplied by your prior cumulative GPA (prior quality points), adding your current semester quality points, and dividing by the combined total of all completed credit hours.
No. Educational grading policies in the United States are determined at the state, district, or institutional level. There is no federal statute governing grade point equivalents. Official institutional transcripts always take precedence.