GPA and Grade Guides
Clear explanations of how GPA works, each with worked examples you can check on paper or with our calculators.
Our calculators give you a number in seconds. These guides explain what the number means, which rules your school might apply differently, and how to plan around it. Every example shows the full math so you can follow along with your own transcript.
Weighted vs Unweighted GPA: What Is the Difference?Two students with the same grades can have different GPAs. Here is how weighting works, with worked examples you can check yourself.How to Calculate GPA by HandA step-by-step method you can do with a pen and a phone calculator, plus the rules that trip most students up.What Is a Good GPA?A practical look at GPA ranges and what they mean for the goals students actually care about.How to Convert CGPA to Percentage (and Back)There is no single universal formula. Here is how the common ones work, with examples and the mistakes to avoid.How Credit Hours Affect Your GPAYour grades matter, but so does how many credits each one carries. Here is how to use that to plan smarter.Major GPA vs Cumulative GPAYour major GPA can tell a very different story from your overall GPA. Here is how to calculate it and when it helps.How to Raise Your GPAMake a realistic GPA plan using your credits, future courses and your school’s rules.