Academic GPA Calculator

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GPA Input Form

Use letter grades or direct points, then calculate your weighted academic result.

The course cards use a 3-column layout on large screens, 2-column on medium screens, and 1-column on mobile screens.
The 10.0 preset uses O, A+, A, B+, B, C, D, and F.
Direct mode works well for custom institutional grade entries.
Optional. Use this for cumulative GPA calculation.
Optional. Leave zero if you only need term GPA.

Course 1

Use this only in direct point mode.

Course 2

Use this only in direct point mode.

Course 3

Use this only in direct point mode.

Course 4

Use this only in direct point mode.

Course 5

Use this only in direct point mode.

Example Data Table

Course Credits Grade Grade Points Quality Points
English Composition 3 A 4.0 12.0
Calculus I 4 B+ 3.3 13.2
Physics I 4 A- 3.7 14.8
History 2 B 3.0 6.0
Programming 3 A 4.0 12.0
Total / GPA 16 - - 58.0 → GPA = 3.63

Formula Used

Quality Points per Course = Credits × Grade Points

Term GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Attempted Credits

Cumulative GPA = (Previous GPA × Previous Credits + Current Quality Points) ÷ (Previous Credits + Current Attempted Credits)

Completion Rate = Earned Credits ÷ Attempted Credits × 100

This calculator applies weighted averaging, so courses with higher credits affect GPA more strongly than low-credit courses.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Select the GPA scale used by your institution.
  2. Choose either letter grades or direct grade points.
  3. Enter previous credits and previous GPA for cumulative results.
  4. Add each course with its name and credit value.
  5. Choose the grade or enter direct points for every course.
  6. Press Calculate GPA to show the result above the form.
  7. Review the summary cards, detailed table, and Plotly graph.
  8. Download the result as CSV or PDF when needed.

FAQs

1) What does this GPA calculator measure?

It calculates weighted term GPA, cumulative GPA, quality points, earned credits, completion rate, and course-level contribution based on credits and grade values.

2) Why do higher-credit courses affect GPA more?

GPA is weighted by credits. A four-credit course contributes more quality points than a one-credit course, so its grade has a larger impact.

3) Can I use direct grade points instead of letters?

Yes. Switch the entry mode to direct grade points and enter the exact numeric value your institution assigns to each course.

4) Does this calculator support cumulative GPA?

Yes. Enter your previous credits and previous GPA. The tool combines earlier academic performance with the current term automatically.

5) What happens if a course has an F grade?

An F adds attempted credits but zero quality points. That lowers GPA and reduces earned credits in the completion-rate summary.

6) Which grading scales are included?

The form includes 4.0, 5.0, and 10.0 presets. Each preset uses an internal grade-point map for letter-based calculations.

7) Why is my cumulative GPA different from term GPA?

Term GPA uses only current courses. Cumulative GPA includes both past academic records and the present term, so the numbers often differ.

8) Can I export the results for records or advising?

Yes. Use the CSV button for spreadsheet analysis or the PDF button for a clean report you can save or share.

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