Calculate your Grade Point Average
Your GPA:
Formula: GPA = (Grade Points × Credits) / Total Credits
The Stanford GPA Calculator is a simple, student-focused tool that helps you estimate your semester or cumulative GPA based on Stanford University’s 4.0 grading scale. It is designed to give you a quick, accurate overview of your academic performance using your course grades and credit units. Using this GPA Calculator Online, students can easily calculate their GPA without manual errors. This calculator is intended for personal use and may differ from official Stanford records.
Follow these steps to calculate your GPA efficiently:
Stanford 4.0 Grading Scale
Stanford uses the following 4.0 scale for GPA calculation:
Letter Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|
A | 4.0 |
A- | 3.7 |
B+ | 3.3 |
B | 3.0 |
B- | 2.7 |
C+ | 2.3 |
C | 2.0 |
C- | 1.7 |
D+ | 1.3 |
D | 1.0 |
F | 0.0 |
Note: Pass/No Pass (P/NP) courses do not affect your GPA.
How Stanford GPA is Calculated
Stanford calculates GPA using weighted grade points based on course units:
GPA=∑(Grade Points×Course Units)∑Course Units\text{GPA} = \frac{\sum (\text{Grade Points} \times \text{Course Units})}{\sum \text{Course Units}}GPA=∑Course Units∑(Grade Points×Course Units)
Example:
Course | Units | Grade | Grade Points × Units |
|---|---|---|---|
CS101 | 4 | A | 16.0 |
MATH51 | 3 | B+ | 9.9 |
HIST1 | 3 | B | 9.0 |
PHIL5 | 2 | A- | 7.4 |
Calculation:
GPA=16.0+9.9+9.0+7.44+3+3+2=42.312≈3.53\text{GPA} = \frac{16.0 + 9.9 + 9.0 + 7.4}{4 + 3 + 3 + 2} = \frac{42.3}{12} \approx 3.53GPA=4+3+3+216.0+9.9+9.0+7.4=1242.3≈3.53
This numeric example illustrates how each course’s units influence the overall GPA.
Semester vs Cumulative GPA
Credit units directly impact the GPA: courses with more units weigh more heavily in your semester and cumulative GPA.
Credit Units and GPA
Stanford’s unit system assigns weight to courses:
Accuracy Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimated GPAs based on the grades and units you enter. Official GPA records are maintained by the Stanford University Registrar. Always refer to your official transcript for precise academic standing.
No. Courses graded P/NP are excluded from GPA calculations.
GPAs are generally reported to two decimal places.
Only the most recent grade counts toward your cumulative GPA if a course is repeated.
Summer term courses are included in your cumulative GPA just like regular-term courses.
Yes, you can input projected grades to estimate your expected GPA.
This Stanford GPA Calculator makes tracking your academic progress straightforward, helping you plan your coursework and understand the impact of each grade and unit on your overall GPA.
