Raise GPA Calculator
Raise GPA calculator
Enter your current GPA, credits and target.
To raise your GPA, you need enough new high grades to outweigh the credits you already have. The credits of straight A needed are completed credits × (target − current GPA) ÷ (4.0 − target). The more credits you have, the slower your GPA moves, so plan over several terms.
Worked example
Jordan has a 2.5 GPA over 60 credits and wants a 3.0. They take 15 credits per semester.
- Credits of A needed: 60 × (3.0 − 2.5) ÷ (4.0 − 3.0) = 30 credits
- One semester (15 credits): needs (3.0 × 75 − 2.5 × 60) ÷ 15 = 5.0, which is not possible
- Two semesters (30 credits): needs exactly 4.0
- Three semesters (45 credits): needs 3.67, about an A- average
Credits of straight A needed
| Current GPA | Target | 30 credits done | 60 credits done | 90 credits done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 3.0 | 30 | 60 | 90 |
| 2.5 | 3.0 | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| 3.0 | 3.5 | 30 | 60 | 90 |
| 3.3 | 3.5 | 13 | 25 | 37 |
Read the full guide on how to raise your GPA, or set a long-term goal with the target GPA calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many credits of A do I need to raise my GPA?
Use credits needed = completed credits × (target − current) ÷ (4.0 − target). For example, going from 2.5 to 3.0 with 60 credits takes 60 × 0.5 ÷ 1.0 = 30 credits of straight A.
Can I raise my GPA in one semester?
Only by a little once you have many credits. A 15-credit term of straight A raises a 2.5 GPA over 60 credits to 2.80, not 3.0. Early in school, one strong term moves your GPA much more.
Why is a 4.0 impossible once I have a B?
Every grade stays in the average. Once any grade is below an A, your GPA can get closer and closer to 4.0 but never reach it, unless your school replaces the low grade.
Does retaking a class raise my GPA faster?
Often, yes. Many colleges replace or average the old grade when you repeat a course, which can raise your GPA faster than new credits. Rules vary, so check your school catalog.
Does this work for weighted GPA?
The calculator uses the unweighted 4.0 scale, where 4.0 is the highest possible grade. Weighted GPAs depend on your school’s bonus points for Honors and AP classes.