Calculating your GPA (Grade Point Average) involves a few steps. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Know the Scale: Most schools in the U.S. use a 4.0 scale, where:
Some schools may use a grade calculator, so it's important to confirm the specific scale used by your institution.
Convert Your Grades: Convert each of your course grades to the corresponding grade points using the scale. For instance, if you received an A in a course, it would be worth 4.0 points.
Multiply by Credit Hours: Multiply the grade points for each course by the number of credit hours the course is worth. For example, if you received an A (4.0) in a 3-credit hour course, the calculation would be 4.0 * 3 = 12 grade points.
Total Grade Points: Add up all the grade points you calculated in the previous step.
Total Credit Hours: Add up the total number of credit hours you’ve completed.
Calculate GPA: Divide the total grade points by the total credit hours. The formula is:
GPA=Total Grade Points/Total Credit Hours