GPA Calculator

Calculate your GPA and CGPA from grades and course credits in seconds.

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GPA Goal Calculator

Find out what GPA you need in remaining credits to reach your target CGPA.

What Is GPA?

GPA (Grade Point Average) is a standard way of measuring academic achievement. It converts letter grades or percentage scores into a numerical scale (commonly 0.0–4.0 or 0.0–5.0) so that overall performance can be compared across courses and terms.

How Is GPA Calculated?

The most common method is the weighted GPA:

GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours

Where Quality Points = Grade Points × Credit Hours for each course. Unweighted GPA simply averages the grade points without considering credit hours.

What Is CGPA?

CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is the overall GPA across multiple semesters or terms. It is calculated by weighting each semester’s GPA by the credit hours completed in that semester.

Weighted vs Unweighted GPA

Weighted GPA takes course credit hours into account, so a 4-credit course influences the average more than a 1-credit course. Unweighted GPA treats every course equally regardless of credits.

How to Calculate Your GPA

  1. List every course, its grade, and its credit hours.
  2. Convert each grade to grade points using your institution’s scale.
  3. Multiply grade points by credit hours to get quality points.
  4. Add all quality points and divide by total credit hours.

How to Improve Your GPA

Focus on higher-credit courses, seek help early, manage time effectively, and aim for consistent performance. Small improvements in several courses often raise GPA more than one dramatic jump. Results vary by individual circumstances and institution policies.

GPA Scales and Grading Systems

Grading scales differ widely between schools, colleges, universities, and countries. A “B” may equal 3.0 at one institution and 3.3 at another. Always confirm the official scale used by your university. This calculator lets you choose common presets or create a fully custom scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GPA?

GPA stands for Grade Point Average. It is a numerical representation of your academic performance, usually on a 4.0 or 5.0 scale.

How do I calculate GPA?

Multiply each course’s grade points by its credit hours, sum those values (quality points), then divide by total credit hours. This calculator does the math automatically.

What is CGPA?

CGPA is your Cumulative Grade Point Average across all completed semesters. It is a weighted average of each semester’s GPA based on credit hours.

What is the difference between GPA and CGPA?

GPA usually refers to one semester or term. CGPA is the overall average of all semesters combined.

How do credit hours affect GPA?

In a weighted GPA, courses with more credit hours have greater impact on the final average.

Can I calculate weighted GPA?

Yes. Select the Weighted option and enter credit hours for each course. The calculator uses the standard quality-points formula.

Can I calculate unweighted GPA?

Yes. Choose the Unweighted option. The calculator simply averages the grade points of all courses equally.

Can I use my own grading scale?

Yes. Choose “Custom Scale” and add your own grade labels and point values. You can optionally save the scale in your browser.

What GPA scale does this calculator use?

It offers Standard 4.0, Standard 5.0, Percentage, Letter Grade, and a fully custom scale. Institutions vary — always verify with your school.

Can I calculate the GPA I need to reach my target?

Yes. Use the GPA Goal Calculator section. Enter your current CGPA, completed credits, remaining credits, and target CGPA.

Is this GPA Calculator free?

Yes. It is completely free to use and requires no signup or account.

Is my data stored?

All calculations happen in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server. Optional history is saved only in your browser’s localStorage and only when you choose to save it.