GPA Calculator

Calculate your GPA (weighted or unweighted), or convert UK, India, Canada, and Australia grades.

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GPA Calculator FAQs

How is GPA calculated?

GPA is calculated by multiplying each course grade by its credit hours, summing all grade points, then dividing by total credit hours. For example: (4.0ร—3 credits + 3.7ร—4 credits + 3.0ร—3 credits) รท 10 total credits = 3.58 GPA.

What GPA do I need to get into medical school?

Most medical schools require a minimum 3.0 GPA, but competitive applicants typically have 3.7+ overall GPA and 3.6+ science GPA. Top medical schools expect 3.8-4.0 GPAs.

Can I raise my GPA significantly?

It depends on your current credits. With few credits completed, you can raise GPA significantly. With many credits (90+), raising GPA becomes harder. Use our Target GPA calculator to see what's realistic.

How can I improve my GPA?

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What US GPA does a UK 2:1 equal?

A UK 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours, 60-69%) is roughly equivalent to a 3.3-3.7 US GPA. A First Class (70%+) is roughly a 3.7-4.0 GPA. Boundaries vary slightly by university, so check your target institution's published equivalency table for anything application-critical.

How do I convert CGPA to percentage in India?

The most common formula multiplies CGPA by 9.5, but this varies by university: Anna University uses CGPA ร— 10, VTU uses (CGPA ร— 10) โˆ’ 7.5, and Mumbai University uses (CGPA โˆ’ 0.5) ร— 10. Always confirm your specific university's formula before using a result for an application.

What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?

Unweighted GPA treats every course equally on a 0.0-4.0 scale regardless of difficulty. Weighted GPA adds extra points for harder courses, typically +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP, IB, or dual enrollment, so it can exceed 4.0. Colleges use unweighted GPA to compare applicants across schools, and weighted GPA to see if you challenged yourself.

How is Canadian GPA calculated from a percentage?

Most Canadian universities use a 4.0 or 4.33 scale, but the exact percentage-to-GPA conversion varies significantly by institution. There's no single national standard, so always check your specific university's published conversion table for anything application-critical.

What GPA is a High Distinction in Australia?

A High Distinction (85%+) is worth 7.0 on Australia's standard 7-point GPA scale, the maximum. Distinction (75-84%) is worth 6.0, Credit (65-74%) is worth 5.0, and Pass (50-64%) is worth 4.0. Your overall GPA is the credit-weighted average across all subjects.