How this calculator works
A course with more credits has more influence on your GPA, while zero-credit and non-graded rows do not count.
- Step 1Start with each course3 coursesUse the grade points and credits for every graded course.
- Step 2Weight each grade34.20 quality pointsMultiply each course’s grade points by its credits.
- Step 3Divide by credits3.42The total 10 credits produce the semester GPA.
Quality points are grade points multiplied by course credits. Semester GPA is the sum of quality points divided by the sum of included credits. The calculator stores grade points and credits in integer hundredths, then rounds only when it displays a result.
Previous cumulative GPA
- This semester3.42Calculated from the default course rows.
- With previous credits3.26Earlier GPA and credits are included in a weighted average.
For cumulative GPA, the previous GPA is multiplied by its credits and combined with the semester’s quality points. The sum is divided by all GPA-bearing credits. Use the same grade and credit conventions on both sides.
Scales and limits
- Institution rulesGrade values, credit definitions and excluded courses differ between institutions.
- Editable pointsChange an individual course’s points to match your own transcript policy.
- Optional weightingAdd +0.50 or +1.00 only if your institution counts honours courses this way.
The Indian 10-point option is a UGC-style starter example, not a universal conversion. The US starter also uses the requested one-decimal values: the University of Texas at Austin lists A- as 3.67 and B+ as 3.33. Grade values and exclusions vary, so verify your institution’s rules and edit each course’s points to match.
Worked example
- Quality points
4.00 × 3.00 + 3.30 × 4.00 + 3.00 × 3.00- Total credits
3.00 + 4.00 + 3.00
- A course4.00 × 3.00 credits12.00
- B+ course3.30 × 4.00 credits13.20
- B course3.00 × 3.00 credits9.00
- Semester GPA34.20 ÷ 103.42
The figures above match the calculator’s default courses. The four-credit course has a larger effect than a three-credit course because its grade is counted across more credits.
Reading your result
A GPA is a weighted average for the courses and grade-point rules you entered, not an official transcript value.
The semester result includes graded courses with more than zero credits. If you turn on the cumulative option, the second result combines those courses with the previous GPA and credits you supplied.
Pass/fail and withdrawn rows are excluded, and an F contributes zero quality points while its credits remain in the denominator. Your institution may treat special grades or repeated courses differently.
Related grade tools
A GPA averages grade points across courses. Course marks and plain averages have their own tools.
To find a weighted course grade, or the final exam score a target needs, use the grade calculator. For a plain or weighted average of any list, try the average calculator.
To turn marks into a percentage, the percentage calculator shows the base used.
Common mistakes
Mistake: Using a grade conversion from another institution.
Instead: Check your transcript guide and edit the points for your own scale.
Mistake: Counting pass/fail or withdrawn credits as graded work.
Instead: Mark those rows with the matching result type so they are excluded.
Mistake: Adding an honours boost just because a course feels advanced.
Instead: Use a boost only when your school includes it in GPA.
Mistake: Comparing a rounded display value with an unrounded transcript calculation.
Instead: Use the official record for decisions; this page displays two decimal places.
Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated?
Multiply each included course’s grade points by its credits, add those quality points, then divide by the included credits.
Can I calculate a new cumulative GPA?
Yes. Switch on the previous cumulative GPA option and enter the GPA and GPA-bearing credits from before this semester.
Can I enter decimal credits?
Yes. Credits can have up to two decimal places. Values with extra decimal places are not committed.
Does an F count toward GPA?
An F contributes zero quality points but its positive credits are included in the denominator, unless your institution applies a different rule.
Are pass/fail and withdrawn courses included?
No. Mark a row as pass/fail or withdrawn to exclude it from both totals. Check your institution’s policy for exceptions.
Is the Indian scale valid for every university?
No. The shown UGC-style table is only a configurable example. Use your institution’s current grade conversion and enter custom points where needed.
What does the honours boost do?
It adds 0.50 or 1.00 to a course’s points when selected. It is optional because honours weighting varies by institution.
Sources and method
University of Texas at Austin, Grades and grade points and GPA Calculator; University of California, Berkeley, Grades and grading. These official pages were checked on 22 Oct 2026. The Indian starter scale is supplied as an editable example and has not been verified against a primary source, so check your institution’s own scale.
Method: points and credits are held in integer hundredths. Weighted quality points are summed without intermediate rounding; the final GPA is rounded to two decimal places for display. Course details are stored in the URL so you can share or bookmark your inputs.
About this calculator
Built by Nitin Raturi for educational use. Reviewed 22 Oct 2026. See the editorial policy and editorial policy. This tool does not replace your institution’s official transcript calculation.
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