1. What is GPA?

GPA (Grade Point Average) is a standardized way of measuring academic achievement. It's calculated by dividing the total grade points earned by the total credit hours attempted. Most high schools use a 4.0 scale where A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, and F=0.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard GPA formula:

Where:

• \( grades \) — Numerical grade value (typically 0-4 scale)
• \( credits \) — Credit hours for each course
• \( total\_credits \) — Sum of all credit hours

Explanation: Each course's grade is multiplied by its credit value to get grade points. The sum of all grade points is divided by the total credits to calculate the GPA.

3. Importance of GPA Calculation

Details: GPA is crucial for college admissions, scholarship eligibility, and academic standing. It provides a comprehensive view of a student's academic performance across all courses.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter each course with its corresponding grade (0-4 scale) and credit hours. Add all courses you want to include in the calculation. Grades should be on a standard 4.0 scale.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good GPA in high school?
A: Typically, a GPA of 3.0 or above is considered good, with 3.5+ being very good, and 3.8+ considered excellent for college admissions.

Q2: How do I convert letter grades to the 4.0 scale?
A: Standard conversion is A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B-=2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, C-=1.7, D+=1.3, D=1.0, F=0.0.

Q3: Do all courses count equally toward GPA?
A: Courses with more credit hours have a greater impact on your GPA than courses with fewer credits.

Q4: What's the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
A: Unweighted GPA uses the standard 4.0 scale, while weighted GPA gives extra points for honors/AP courses (typically A=5.0 instead of 4.0).

Q5: How often should I calculate my GPA?
A: It's good practice to calculate your GPA at the end of each semester to track your academic progress.