GPA Calculator
Calculate GPA from course grades and credit hours
Course Details
| Course Name | Grade | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cumulative GPA
— / 4.0
Total Credits: —
—How to Use
- For each course, enter the Course Name (optional), select the Grade (A+ to F), and enter the Credit Hours.
- Use the Add Course button to add more rows (up to 10 courses).
- Click Calculate GPA to see your semester GPA and total credits.
- Remove any row using the × button next to it.
How GPA is Calculated
GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated as the weighted average of grade points, where the weight is the credit hours of each course.
GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credit Hours) ÷ Σ(Credit Hours)
4.0 Scale Grade Points
| Grade | Points | % Range (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 | 90–100% |
| A− | 3.7 | 87–89% |
| B+ | 3.3 | 83–86% |
| B | 3.0 | 80–82% |
| B− | 2.7 | 77–79% |
| C+ | 2.3 | 73–76% |
| C | 2.0 | 70–72% |
| C− | 1.7 | 67–69% |
| D | 1.0 | 60–66% |
| F | 0.0 | Below 60% |
GPA Standing Classification
| GPA | Standing |
|---|---|
| 3.7 – 4.0 | Summa Cum Laude / Dean's List |
| 3.5 – 3.69 | Magna Cum Laude |
| 3.0 – 3.49 | Cum Laude / Good Standing |
| 2.0 – 2.99 | Satisfactory Standing |
| Below 2.0 | Academic Probation |
Frequently Asked Questions
GPA (Grade Point Average) typically refers to a single semester's grade average. CGPA (Cumulative GPA) is the average across all completed semesters. CGPA is calculated as the weighted average of all semester GPAs, where the weight is the number of credits each semester. Most degree certificates show CGPA as the overall academic performance indicator.
Yes significantly. An F grade contributes 0.0 grade points but still counts as credit hours in the denominator. For example, one F in a 3-credit course drops a 4.0 student's semester GPA to approximately 3.0 if they have 12 credits total of A grades. In Indian university systems, a failed subject typically means the student must repeat it.
For Indian graduate programs (M.Tech, MBA, MCA): most top institutes require 6.5–7.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (equivalent to ~60–65% and ~3.0–3.5 on 4.0 GPA). For US grad school: top programs often want 3.5+ (4.0 scale). STEM programs are sometimes more flexible if GRE scores are strong. Always check individual program requirements.
Yes, but the impact depends on total credits completed. With 120 credits done and only 20 credits in the final semester, a perfect final semester improves CGPA by about 0.1–0.15 points. The math: new CGPA = (old_CGPA × old_credits + new_GPA × new_credits) / total_credits. Our calculator can model this — enter previous GPA components as courses.