GPA Calculator
Calculate your semester GPA and your new cumulative GPA on the 4.0 or 5.0 scale. Add as many courses as you need and see the result instantly.
النسخة العربية ↗How to calculate your GPA
- Choose your university’s scale: 4.0 (common in the US and many international programmes) or 5.0 (used by many universities in Saudi Arabia).
- For each course, enter the credit hours and pick your grade. Add or remove rows as needed.
- Optionally open Add previous cumulative GPA and enter your GPA and credits so far to see your new cumulative GPA.
The GPA formula
GPA is a weighted average. Each grade is converted to points, multiplied by the course credits, and the total is divided by the total credits.
Example on the 4.0 scale: A in a 3-credit course (12 points), B in a 3-credit course (9 points) and C+ in a 4-credit course (9.2 points). Total points 30.2 ÷ 10 credits = 3.02.
4.0 scale grade points
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 | C+ | 2.3 |
| A- | 3.7 | C | 2.0 |
| B+ | 3.3 | C- | 1.7 |
| B | 3.0 | D+ | 1.3 |
| B- | 2.7 | D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 | ||
Some universities do not use plus or minus grades, or give A+ a value above 4.0. If your university’s scale is different, follow its official table.
How cumulative GPA works
Your cumulative GPA combines every semester, weighted by credits. Multiply your previous GPA by your previous credits, add this semester’s quality points, then divide by all credits together. This is why one great semester moves the cumulative GPA a lot in your first year and much less in your final year.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my GPA?
Multiply each course’s grade points by its credit hours, add them up, and divide by your total credit hours. The calculator does it automatically.
What is a good GPA?
On a 4.0 scale, 3.0 and above is generally considered good and 3.5 and above very strong. On a 5.0 scale, 4.5 and above is usually rated excellent.
What is the difference between semester and cumulative GPA?
Semester GPA covers one term. Cumulative GPA covers all terms so far, weighted by credits.
Can I convert a 5.0 GPA to a 4.0 GPA?
There is no single official conversion. Universities and employers each have their own method, so check with the institution that asked for it.
Do failed courses count in my GPA?
Usually yes, until the course is retaken. Retake rules differ between universities.
