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GPA Calculator — 4.0 Scale, Weighted, and Cumulative

Calculate unweighted, weighted, and cumulative GPA. Supports AP/IB/Honors weighting, international scales, and Latin Honors.

Concept Fundamentals
3.56
Unweighted
3.82
Weighted
3.56
Cumulative

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National avg HS: 3.0 Competitive: 3.7+ Latin Honors: Summa 3.9+, Magna 3.7+

Key figures
3.56
Unweighted
Key figure
3.82
Weighted
Key figure
3.56
Cumulative
Key figure

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Why: GPA affects scholarships, admissions, and job prospects. A 0.1 GPA difference can mean ~$1,500/year in salary.

How: GPA = Σ(grade points × credits) ÷ total credits. Weighted: add level bonus (Honors +0.5, AP/IB +1.0) before multiply.

National avg HS: 3.0Competitive: 3.7+
Sources:College BoardWES

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GPA Calculator — 4.0 Scale, Weighted, and Cumulative

Calculate your unweighted, weighted, and cumulative GPA. Supports AP/IB/Honors weighting, international grade scales, and Latin Honors classification.

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GPA Settings

Course 1

Course 2

Course 3

Course 4

Course 5

Course 6

Cumulative GPA (Optional — Include Previous Semesters)

🇮🇳 CGPA to Percentage (CBSE India)

CBSE formula: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5 | Reverse: CGPA = Percentage ÷ 9.5

gpa_analysis.sh
CALCULATED
$ calculate_gpa --courses=6 --scale=us_4 --cumulative=no
Unweighted GPA
3.558
Weighted GPA
3.821
Classification
Cum Laude
Letter Grade
A-/B+
Cumulative GPA
3.558
Total Credits
19
Est. Percentile
Top 35%
Quality Points
67.6
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GPA Calculation Results
3.56/4.0
Cum Laude
📊 Weighted: 3.82📚 19 Credits🏆 Top 35%
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Course Performance Breakdown

Grade Distribution

GPA Composition

Calculation Breakdown

COURSE QUALITY POINTS
Course 1: A (Regular)
12.0 QP
4 × 3 credits
Course 2: B+ (Regular)
9.9 QP
3.3 × 3 credits
Course 3: A- (Honors)
14.8 QP
3.7 × 4 credits (+0.5 bonus = 16.8 weighted QP)
Course 4: B (Regular)
9.0 QP
3 × 3 credits
Course 5: A (AP/IB)
12.0 QP
4 × 3 credits (+1 bonus = 15.0 weighted QP)
Course 6: B+ (Regular)
9.9 QP
3.3 × 3 credits
GPA CALCULATION
Total Quality Points
67.6
ext{Sum} ext{of} ext{all} ( ext{Grade} ext{Points} imes ext{Credits})
Total Credits
19
ext{Sum} ext{of} ext{all} ext{credit} ext{hours}
RESULTS
UNWEIGHTED GPA
3.558
67.6 ÷ 19 = 3.558
WEIGHTED GPA
3.821
72.6 ÷ 19 = 3.821
ACADEMIC STANDING
Classification
Cum Laude
Estimated Percentile
Top 35%

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💡 Money Facts

3.0

Avg HS GPA

— NCES

3.15

Avg college GPA

— Grade inflation

0.1

GPA ≈ $1,500/yr salary

— NBER

1. Key Takeaways

  • • US 4.0 scale: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
  • • Weighted: Honors +0.5, AP/IB +1.0
  • • National avg HS: 3.0; competitive: 3.7+
  • • Cumulative = all semesters combined
  • • India 10→4: divide by 10, ×4
  • • Latin Honors: Summa 3.9+, Magna 3.7+, Cum 3.5+
  • • CBSE 2026 exam season is trending — use CGPA × 9.5 for percentage conversion

2. Did You Know?

4.0 scale

Yale 1960s, 90% US

Harvard avg

3.80

India CGPA

10-point

0.1 GPA

~$1,500/yr salary

Weighted

Can exceed 4.0

NBER

GPA > SAT for completion

3. How It Works

GPA = Σ(grade points × credits) ÷ total credits. Weighted: add level bonus (Honors +0.5, AP/IB +1.0) before multiply. Cumulative: include previous GPA × previous credits.

Inputs

Grades, credits, course level, previous GPA/credits, scale

Outputs

Unweighted GPA, weighted GPA, cumulative, Latin Honors

4. Expert Tips

AP/IB boost

B+ AP = 4.3 > A regular 4.0

Credit weight

4-credit A = 16 pts

Recovery

More credits = harder to raise

Scholarship

3.0/3.5/3.7 cutoffs

5. Comparison Table

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Weighted GPA✅❌
International✅❌
Latin Honors✅❌
Charts✅❌

6. FAQ

4.0 scale?

A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. Multiply by credits, divide by total.

Weighted vs unweighted?

Weighted adds +0.5 Honors, +1.0 AP/IB. Can exceed 4.0.

College admissions?

Community: any. State: 2.5-3.0. Ivy: 3.8+.

International?

India: /10×4. UK: First≈3.7. Australia: HD≈4.0.

7. Quick Stats

3.0

Avg HS

3.15

Avg college

69%

3.0+

4.18

Ivy avg

8. Sources

College BoardWES

9. Disclaimer

⚠️ Warning: Estimates based on standard US conventions. Verify with your institution. International conversions approximate.

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