Nursing GPA Calculator
Last updated: August 4, 2026
Enter your nursing prerequisite and core courses for a 4.0-scale GPA used in program applications.
Pick each course’s letter grade and credit hours.
Why nursing programs watch GPA
Nursing programs are competitive and often weigh science prerequisites heavily. Enter each course and its credits to track the GPA admissions will see.
Letter-to-GPA points
| Letter | Points |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
Worked example
Two 3-credit courses at A (4.0) and B (3.0) plus a 4-credit course at A- (3.7): points = 4.0×3 + 3.0×3 + 3.7×4 = 35.8 over 10 credits = 3.58 GPA.
Frequently asked questions
How is this GPA calculated?
It is the credit-weighted average: each course’s grade points times its credits, summed, divided by total credits.
Can I add more courses?
Yes — use the “+ Add course” button to add as many rows as you need.
Is my data saved anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
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