How to use Credit-Weighted GPA
Calculate GPA from numeric course points and credits on your institution’s scale.
- Get the official numeric point scale for your institution.
- Include only courses and credits your GPA policy counts.
- Multiply each grade point by its credits before dividing the total by eligible credits.
Formula & calculation method
GPA = sum(course credits × course grade points) ÷ sum(course credits). Grade points must use the maximum scale you enter; no letter-grade conversion is assumed.
Input reference · 2 fields
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- One course per line: credits, grade points
- Enter numeric grade points supplied by your institution; no letter-grade mapping is assumed.
- Maximum points on your GPA scale
- Enter a plain number with a decimal point if needed. The workspace shows an illustrative value, not a recommendation.
A quick example
Courses (3 credits, 4 points), (3, 3), and (4, 3.5) contribute 35 weighted points across 10 credits, giving a GPA of 3.5.
Assumptions, edge cases & limits
- Institutions treat repeats, pass/fail courses, transfer credits and honors differently. Enter the eligible courses and points under your policy; this is not an official transcript.
- Course credits must be positive; grade points must lie within your chosen numeric scale.
Questions about Credit-Weighted GPA
Why not just average the course grade points?
Courses can carry different credit weights. Multiply each course’s points by its credits, add those products and divide by total included credits.
Can I use a GPA scale other than 4.0?
Yes. Enter the maximum numeric scale and course points defined by your institution. The tool does not convert letter grades or infer rules for repeats, pass/fail or transferred courses.
Are my files or inputs uploaded?
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Can I use this tool for free?
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