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The University of New Mexico

GPA Calculator

How to calculate your GPA...

  1. Enter the course number in the first field.
  2. Select the grade received for the course.
  3. Enter the number of credit hours (units) for the course.
  4. Click on Calculate GPA.
Unit Type:
Course Number (optional)
Grade Received
Credit Hours/Units
Grade Points (calculated)
Totals:
Calculated GPA:

Definition of Terms

  • Credit Hours - the hours assigned to a course, this number is listed in both the schedule of classes and the catalog and is usually 1 to 5 hours.
  • Grade Value - the numerical value assigned to a grade:
    A+ = 4.33 points B+ = 3.33 points C+ = 2.33 points D+ = 1.33 points
    A = 4.00 points B = 3.00 points C = 2.00 points D = 1.00 point
    A- = 3.67 points B- = 2.67 points C- = 1.67 points D- = 0.67 point
    F = 0.00 points
  • Grade Points - number of credit hours for a course times the grade value.

Converting quarter units to semester units
The system converts quarter units to semester units. Select the appropriate unit type to perform the conversion. The following is done by the calculator.

  1. Multiplies the total number of credit hours by .667.
  2. Multiplies the total number of grade points by .667.