How to Calculate Your Standard GPA

Would you like to know where you stand with your grades? With some minor number crunching, you're on your way to the head of the class.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Calculators
• Pencils
• Notebook Papers

1. Determine the numerical value assigned to each grade: A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point and F = 0 points.

2. Multiply the grade value of the course by the semester hours (hours per week) or credits for that course (e.g. 3 hours of an A class = 3 x 4 =12). The result of this multiplication will be the grade points for the class.

3. Add up the grade points for every class to determine a total sum.

4. Divide the total sum (answer from Step 3) by the total number of hours or credits of classes per week. This is your grade-point average, or GPA.

Tips & Warnings

• Some schools assign numerical values to plus (+) or minus (-) grades (e.g. C+, B-). These points vary from school to school - check with your administration's grading policy to determine your school's grade value system.

• Some schools assign a numerical value of 5 points to AP or honors classes. Take this into consideration when calculating high school GPAs.