Question 1

How is GPA calculated?

Accepted Answer

GPA = sum(grade points × credits) ÷ total credits. Letter grades map to points (e.g. A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0).

Question 2

Are +/- grades supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can use A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, etc. with standard 4.0 scale equivalents.

Question 3

What input does it need?

Accepted Answer

Add courses with letter grade and credit hours. The tool computes weighted GPA. Some support different scales (e.g. 5.0).

Question 4

Is my data sent to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. Calculation runs in your browser. Your grades are not stored or sent.

Question 5

When should I use a GPA calculator?

Accepted Answer

Use it to compute semester or cumulative GPA, plan what grades you need, or convert between grading systems.

Question 6

Why does my GPA not match my transcript?

Accepted Answer

Schools may weight honors/AP differently or use a different scale. Use the same scale and rules as your institution.

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