GPA Calculator

GPA: Grade Point Average

In the US system, GPA uses a 0–4 scale (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0) and is weighted by credit hours: GPA = Σ(grade · credits) / Σ credits. Example with three courses — A (3 cr), B (4 cr), B (3 cr): (4·3 + 3·4 + 3·3) / 10 = 33 / 10 = 3.3. Brazil uses the analogous CR (coeficiente de rendimento); USP and UFRJ use a 0–10 scale, some private schools use 0–4. CRA is the credit-weighted version; CRG is the overall average. Plus/minus modifiers (A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3) are common in the US but not universal.

Applications and context

GPA gates scholarships, exchange programs (minimum CR 7 or GPA 3.0 is common), and graduate-school admissions — MBA and master's programs weigh GMAT/GRE heavily but still look at GPA. It also drives Latin honors in US universities: Cum Laude ≥ 3.5, Magna Cum Laude ≥ 3.7, Summa Cum Laude ≥ 3.9.

FAQ

What's a good GPA? Above 3.5 is considered strong for grad-school applications; 3.0 is the typical baseline. Top schools often look for 3.7+.

Weighted vs unweighted GPA? Weighted GPA gives extra points to honors/AP/IB courses (often on a 5.0 scale); unweighted treats all courses equally on the 4.0 scale.

How do I convert Brazilian grades to GPA? A common mapping: 9–10 → 4.0, 8–8.9 → 3.5, 7–7.9 → 3.0, 6–6.9 → 2.5, below 6 → fail. Each university may use its own table.