GPA Calculator
Free GPA calculator: upload a transcript for AI to read, or enter your courses by hand — either way it works out your GPA on the standard US 4.0 scale, with conversion for the US, Canada, Korea, Japan, Singapore and Australia.
Upload = one-tap estimate on the US 4.0 scale · Enter grades = pick a country and convert on its own scale
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For reference only: this GPA is an estimate — AI recognition may err and grading scales vary by country and school, so please verify it yourself and rely on the conversion from your target school or a credential-evaluation service (e.g., WES). We accept no liability for any outcome arising from use of this result.
Your GPA in three steps
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AI reads your courses
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Good to know
Supported files: PDF / PNG / JPG / WEBP
Your file is only used for this conversion
Estimated on the standard US 4.0 scale
What this tool works out for you
Both modes end at the same number, just with different effort. Upload a transcript and AI reads every course, score and credit for you, converting each grade on the US 4.0 scale. Enter grades by hand and you pick a country first, so each course is scored on that country's own bands — useful when a school wants its local scale rather than 4.0.
Whichever mode you use, the tool weights every course by its credits before averaging — a high-credit class moves your number far more than a one-credit elective. The worked example on the right shows that credit-weighted math in action. For the full step-by-step of the 4.0 scale itself, see the US 4.0 reference page.
| Course | Credits | Quality points |
|---|---|---|
| A (4.0) | 3 | 12.0 |
| A- (3.7) | 4 | 14.8 |
| B+ (3.3) | 3 | 9.9 |
| B (3.0) | 2 | 6.0 |
| Total | 12 | 42.7 |
Why this tool reports an unweighted GPA
Unweighted
One flat 4.0 scale, difficulty aside — that's what this tool outputs, because it's the number most applications line everyone up on.
Weighted
Some schools add bonus points for Honors, AP or IB before averaging, pushing the ceiling to 4.5 or 5.0. Two weighted GPAs only compare fairly under identical bonus rules, which is exactly why this tool sticks to the unweighted number.
If your school publishes a weighted GPA, expect its figure to run higher than the one here.
Semester GPA vs cumulative GPA
Semester GPA
Only the courses from one term. It's the quickest read on how a single semester went, and it's what you'd use to see whether this term pulled you up or down.
Cumulative GPA
Every course you've ever taken, credit-weighted across all terms. This is the number schools rely on for admissions, scholarships, honors and graduation — so it's the one that matters most for applications.
What counts as a good GPA for studying abroad?
There's no single cutoff — it depends on the school and program. As a rough guide for applications:
3.7 – 4.0
Competitive for top-ranked schools and most scholarships. The strongest programs still weigh course rigor, tests, essays and your background alongside it.
3.0 – 3.7
A solid, safe range for a wide list of schools. Spread your targets across tiers and let essays and real experience carry the extra weight.
Below 3.0
Some cutoffs get tight, but it's far from over — a strong test score, research or work experience, a clear story, or a transfer route all help.
Realistic ways to raise your GPA
Target high-credit courses
Because GPA is credit-weighted, doing well in a 4-credit course lifts it more than acing a 1-credit one. Put your energy where the credits are.
Retake or replace weak grades
Many schools let a retake replace the original grade in your GPA. Check your school's policy — one replaced C can move the number more than you'd expect.
Show an upward trend
Admissions read the trajectory, not just the average. A clear term-over-term climb tells a better story than a flat, middling GPA.
Protect it every term
It's far easier to keep a GPA up than to rescue it later — a single rough semester in high-credit courses is hard to average back out.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about upload recognition and GPA conversion — tap to expand.
What is GPA?
GPA stands for Grade Point Average, a common measure of academic performance and one of the most important hard metrics in a study-abroad application.
How is my GPA worked out after I upload?
AI reads each course, score and credit off your transcript, converts the scores to grade points on the standard US 4.0 scale, then takes a credit-weighted average — and that's your GPA.
What's the difference between the 4.0 and 4.3 scales?
They have different maximums: the 4.0 scale tops out at 4.0, while the 4.3 scale counts A+ as 4.3 with finer tiers. The latter is common at some Canadian schools and in the USTC and SJTU scales in China.
Which files work, and what are the limits?
PDF, PNG, JPG and WEBP all work — one file at a time, up to 5MB. A photo or a scan is both fine, as long as it's clear and nothing is covered up.
What if my transcript has several pages?
Merge the pages into one PDF before uploading (any scanner app or online merge tool can do it), so your whole record gets read in one go. If you upload a single page, only the courses on that page get counted.
Why the standard US 4.0 scale?
The 4.0 scale is the most widely understood way to express a GPA, and sticking to one scale keeps the number unambiguous. Just note the result doesn't represent other countries' or schools' standards — it's for reference, and your target school's official requirements always come first.
What if the result looks off?
Recognition depends on image quality and transcript layout, so a course may occasionally be misread. Try re-uploading a clearer scan of the original; for actual applications, always go by the official transcript your school issues.
Is it normal for different schools to compute different GPAs?
Yes. Conversion scales differ between schools. This tool is for quick estimates — the final word always rests with your target school's official requirements and conversion table.
Do I need a GPA to apply to the UK?
No. UK undergraduate degrees are graded by classification (First / 2:1 / 2:2), and admissions look at your credit-weighted percentage average — for Chinese applicants the bar typically falls around 80-85%, varying by school and major. You always submit your original transcript; UK schools map it to a classification themselves, so there's no need to convert to a 4.0 GPA.
Is my transcript safe?
Yes — your file is only used for this one recognition and conversion, nothing else.
Is this tool free?
Completely free, no sign-up needed — just open it and go.
GPA conversion scales
Different countries and schools use different score-to-GPA conversion scales. Below are the most common tables used in study-abroad applications, for reference only — always follow your target school's official standard.
Standard 4.0
Max 4.0| Score range | GPA |
|---|---|
| 90 - 100 | 4.0 |
| 80 - 89 | 3.0 |
| 70 - 79 | 2.0 |
| 60 - 69 | 1.0 |
| 0 - 59 | 0.0 |
Improved 4.0 (A)
Max 4.0| Score range | GPA |
|---|---|
| 85 - 100 | 4.0 |
| 70 - 84 | 3.0 |
| 60 - 69 | 2.0 |
| 0 - 59 | 0.0 |
Improved 4.0 (B)
Max 4.0| Score range | GPA |
|---|---|
| 85 - 100 | 4.0 |
| 75 - 84 | 3.0 |
| 60 - 74 | 2.0 |
| 0 - 59 | 0.0 |
CHSI / Peking formula
Max 4.0Continuous formula GPA = 4 − 3×(100−X)²/1600 (60≤X≤100; below 60 scores 0). Used by CHSI and Peking University (2007 onward): 85 ≈ 3.58, 90 ≈ 3.81.
Canada 4.3
Max 4.3| Score range | GPA |
|---|---|
| 90 - 100 | 4.3 |
| 85 - 89 | 4.0 |
| 80 - 84 | 3.7 |
| 75 - 79 | 3.3 |
| 70 - 74 | 3.0 |
| 65 - 69 | 2.7 |
| 60 - 64 | 2.3 |
| 0 - 59 | 0.0 |
USTC 4.3
Max 4.3| Score range | GPA |
|---|---|
| 95 - 100 | 4.3 |
| 90 - 94 | 4.0 |
| 85 - 89 | 3.7 |
| 82 - 84 | 3.3 |
| 78 - 81 | 3.0 |
| 75 - 77 | 2.7 |
| 72 - 74 | 2.3 |
| 68 - 71 | 2.0 |
| 65 - 67 | 1.7 |
| 64 | 1.5 |
| 61 - 63 | 1.3 |
| 60 | 1.0 |
| 0 - 59 | 0.0 |
SJTU 4.3
Max 4.3| Score range | GPA |
|---|---|
| 95 - 100 | 4.3 |
| 90 - 94 | 4.0 |
| 85 - 89 | 3.7 |
| 80 - 84 | 3.3 |
| 75 - 79 | 3.0 |
| 70 - 74 | 2.7 |
| 67 - 69 | 2.3 |
| 65 - 66 | 2.0 |
| 62 - 64 | 1.7 |
| 60 - 61 | 1.0 |
| 0 - 59 | 0.0 |
Korea 4.5
Max 4.5| Score range | GPA |
|---|---|
| 95 - 100 | 4.5 |
| 90 - 94 | 4.0 |
| 85 - 89 | 3.5 |
| 80 - 84 | 3.0 |
| 75 - 79 | 2.5 |
| 70 - 74 | 2.0 |
| 65 - 69 | 1.5 |
| 60 - 64 | 1.0 |
| 0 - 59 | 0.0 |
Japan 4.0
Max 4.0| Score range | GPA |
|---|---|
| 90 - 100 | 4.0 |
| 80 - 89 | 3.0 |
| 70 - 79 | 2.0 |
| 60 - 69 | 1.0 |
| 0 - 59 | 0.0 |
Singapore 5.0
Max 5.0| Score range | GPA |
|---|---|
| 90 - 100 | 5.0 |
| 85 - 89 | 4.5 |
| 80 - 84 | 4.0 |
| 75 - 79 | 3.5 |
| 70 - 74 | 3.0 |
| 65 - 69 | 2.5 |
| 60 - 64 | 2.0 |
| 55 - 59 | 1.5 |
| 50 - 54 | 1.0 |
| 0 - 49 | 0.0 |
Australia 7-point
Max 7.0| Score range | GPA |
|---|---|
| 85 - 100 | 7.0 |
| 75 - 84 | 6.0 |
| 65 - 74 | 5.0 |
| 50 - 64 | 4.0 |
| 0 - 49 | 0.0 |
Weighted percentage
PercentageAverages your percentage scores weighted by credits: GPA = Σ(score × credit) ÷ Σ credits. Common for the UK, Australia and Chinese weighted averages.
GPA conversion by country
Grading differs by country. Pick where you're applying and see how grades convert to its local GPA.
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