GPA Calculator - All Grading Systems
Calculate GPA using US, UK, Indian, German, and 10+ international grading scales
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How to Use This GPA Calculator
Our comprehensive GPA calculator supports multiple international grading systems including US 4.0 scale, Indian 10-point CGPA, UK degree classification, German 1-5 scale, and many more. Simply select your grading system, add your courses with their grades and credit hours, and instantly see your semester and cumulative GPA calculations.
Perfect for high school students, college undergraduates, graduate students, and anyone tracking academic performance across multiple semesters. The calculator handles weighted courses, honors classes, and lets you project future GPA based on target grades. You can also create custom grading scales for institutions with unique systems.
Why Use Our GPA Calculator?
Multiple Grading Systems: Support for 10+ international grading scales including US, India, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, Singapore, France, Netherlands, and China.
Accurate Calculations: Properly weighted GPA calculations based on credit hours, ensuring precise semester and cumulative results.
Track Multiple Semesters: Add unlimited semesters and courses to track your academic progress throughout your entire degree program.
Cumulative GPA: Include your previous GPA and credits to calculate your updated cumulative GPA after new semesters.
Target GPA Calculator: Set a target GPA and see exactly what grades you need to achieve in upcoming courses to reach your goal.
Custom Grading Scales: Create your own grading system for schools or universities with unique grade point scales.
Free & Private: No registration required, all calculations happen in your browser, no data stored or shared.
Key Features
- ✓Support for 10+ international grading systems
- ✓Create custom grading scales for any institution
- ✓Add unlimited semesters and courses
- ✓Credit-weighted GPA calculations
- ✓Calculate cumulative GPA with previous records
- ✓Target GPA calculator for goal setting
- ✓Semester-by-semester breakdown
- ✓Duplicate courses for easy data entry
- ✓Real-time GPA updates as you type
- ✓Share results via text or social media
- ✓Mobile-friendly responsive design
- ✓100% free, no ads, works offline
Supported Grading Systems
United States (4.0 Scale): Standard A-F letter grades with plus/minus variations. A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0.
India (10-Point CGPA): O (Outstanding) = 10, A+ (Excellent) = 9, A (Very Good) = 8, B+ (Good) = 7, commonly used in IITs, NITs, and most universities.
United Kingdom: First Class (70-100%), Upper Second 2:1 (60-69%), Lower Second 2:2 (50-59%), Third Class (40-49%), used for degree classifications.
Germany (1-5 Scale): Reverse scale where 1.0 is the best (Sehr gut) and 5.0 is fail (Nicht bestanden). Lower numbers are better grades.
Canada (4.0 Scale): Similar to US system with A+ to F letter grades, widely used across Canadian universities.
Australia (7-Point GPA): HD (High Distinction) = 7, D (Distinction) = 6, C (Credit) = 5, P (Pass) = 4, F = 0.
Singapore (5.0 Scale): A+ = 5.0, used in NUS, NTU, and other Singaporean institutions.
France (20-Point Scale): Très bien (18-20), Bien (16-18), Assez bien (14-16), traditional French grading system.
Netherlands (10-Point): 10 = Outstanding, 6 = Sufficient (passing grade), 1-5 = Fail.
China (Percentage to 4.0): 90-100 (优秀) = 4.0, 80-89 (良好) = 3.0, 70-79 (中等) = 2.0, 60-69 (及格) = 1.0.
Common Use Cases
College Applications: Calculate your GPA accurately for college admissions, scholarship applications, and university transfers.
Academic Planning: Track semester-by-semester performance to stay on top of your academic goals and degree requirements.
Scholarship Eligibility: Monitor your GPA to ensure you meet scholarship requirements and maintain academic standing.
Graduate School: Calculate cumulative GPA for graduate school applications, which often have minimum GPA requirements.
Dean's List Goals: Use the target GPA feature to see what grades you need to make the Dean's List or honors programs.
International Students: Convert grades from your home country's system to US GPA for study abroad or international applications.
Academic Probation: Track progress if you're on academic probation and need to raise your GPA to a minimum threshold.
Course Planning: Plan future course loads and predict how different grade scenarios will affect your overall GPA.
How GPA is Calculated
Basic GPA Formula:
GPA = (Sum of Grade Points × Credit Hours) ÷ Total Credit Hours
Example Calculation:
Course 1: Grade A (4.0) × 3 credits = 12 points
Course 2: Grade B (3.0) × 4 credits = 12 points
Course 3: Grade A- (3.7) × 3 credits = 11.1 points
Total: 35.1 points ÷ 10 credits = 3.51 GPA
Each course grade is converted to grade points based on your grading system. These points are multiplied by the course's credit hours to weight them appropriately. The sum of all weighted points is divided by the total credit hours to get your GPA. This ensures that a 4-credit course has more impact on your GPA than a 1-credit course.
Understanding Cumulative GPA
What is Cumulative GPA? Your cumulative GPA is the average of all grades you've received throughout your entire academic career, not just one semester.
How to Calculate: To find your new cumulative GPA, multiply your previous GPA by previous credit hours, add the new semester's grade points, then divide by total credit hours (previous + new).
Why It Matters: Cumulative GPA is what appears on transcripts and is used for graduation requirements, honors, scholarships, and graduate school admissions.
Semester vs Cumulative: Semester GPA shows your performance in just one term, while cumulative GPA reflects your overall academic record across all terms.
Improving Cumulative GPA: It becomes harder to change cumulative GPA as you progress through school since you have more total credits. Early semesters have the biggest impact.
Tips for Improving Your GPA
- 1.Prioritize High-Credit Courses: Focus extra effort on courses worth more credits since they have a bigger impact on your GPA.
- 2.Use the Target GPA Feature: Set realistic goals and see exactly what grades you need to achieve them, helping you prioritize study time.
- 3.Start Strong: Your first semesters have the most impact on cumulative GPA when you have fewer total credits.
- 4.Retake Failed Courses: Many schools allow grade replacement where retaking a course replaces the old grade in GPA calculations.
- 5.Balance Course Load: Don't overload difficult courses in one semester. Mix challenging courses with easier ones to maintain grades.
- 6.Attend Office Hours: Professors often give hints about exams and can clarify difficult concepts, leading to better grades.
- 7.Track Progress Regularly: Use this calculator throughout the semester to stay aware of your standing and adjust study habits as needed.
- 8.Consider Pass/Fail Options: For electives outside your major, pass/fail grading can protect your GPA if allowed by your school.
GPA Scale Conversions
| Letter Grade | 4.0 Scale | Percentage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 | 93-100% | Excellent |
| A- | 3.7 | 90-92% | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.3 | 87-89% | Good |
| B | 3.0 | 83-86% | Good |
| B- | 2.7 | 80-82% | Good |
| C+ | 2.3 | 77-79% | Satisfactory |
| C | 2.0 | 73-76% | Satisfactory |
| C- | 1.7 | 70-72% | Satisfactory |
| D+ | 1.3 | 67-69% | Poor |
| D | 1.0 | 63-66% | Poor |
| F | 0.0 | 0-62% | Failing |
Note: Exact percentage ranges may vary by institution. Always check your school's specific grading policy.
GPA Requirements for Common Goals
Dean's List: Typically requires 3.5-3.7 GPA for semester honors recognition at most universities.
Cum Laude (with honors): Usually 3.5-3.7 cumulative GPA for undergraduate degree honors.
Magna Cum Laude: Generally 3.7-3.9 cumulative GPA for high honors at graduation.
Summa Cum Laude: Typically 3.9-4.0 cumulative GPA for highest honors distinction.
Graduate School: Most programs require minimum 3.0 GPA, competitive programs want 3.5+.
Medical School: Highly competitive, usually requires 3.7+ overall GPA and 3.5+ science GPA.
Law School: Top tier schools typically require 3.8+ GPA along with high LSAT scores.
MBA Programs: Top business schools prefer 3.5+ GPA combined with work experience and GMAT scores.
Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships often require maintaining 3.0-3.5 GPA depending on the award.
Academic Probation: Students usually go on probation if GPA falls below 2.0, with risk of dismissal if it doesn't improve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good GPA?
A 3.0 GPA (B average) is generally considered good, 3.5+ is very good, and 3.7+ is excellent. However, "good" depends on your goals - graduate school may require higher GPAs than simply graduating.
How do I convert my GPA to a different scale?
Select your current grading system in the calculator, enter your courses, then switch to the target grading system to see the equivalent. Different countries have different scales, so direct conversion isn't always perfect.
Does GPA round up?
GPA is typically reported to two decimal places (e.g., 3.46) and is not rounded up on official transcripts. A 3.49 remains 3.49, not 3.5. However, some scholarships or programs may have their own rounding policies.
Can I calculate weighted GPA for honors or AP classes?
Use the Custom Scale feature to create a weighted system where honors/AP classes receive extra points (e.g., A = 5.0 instead of 4.0). Add those courses with the higher point values.
How accurate is the target GPA calculator?
The target GPA calculator is mathematically accurate, showing exactly what GPA you need in future courses. However, it assumes you'll complete the specified credit hours and doesn't account for withdrawals or grade changes.
Should I include failed courses in GPA calculation?
Yes, failed courses (F grades) count as 0.0 and must be included in GPA calculations. They negatively impact your GPA. Check if your school allows grade replacement if you retake the course.
What's the difference between semester and cumulative GPA?
Semester GPA is your average for just one term. Cumulative GPA is the average of all your grades across all semesters combined. Cumulative GPA appears on transcripts and is used for graduation.
Can I save my GPA calculations?
Currently, calculations are not saved automatically for privacy. You can bookmark the page and manually re-enter data, or use the share function to send results to yourself for record-keeping.
How do pass/fail courses affect GPA?
Pass/fail courses typically don't affect GPA at all - they don't count in the calculation but the credits still count toward degree requirements. Check your specific institution's policy.
Is this calculator suitable for high school GPA?
Yes! The calculator works for both high school and college. For weighted high school GPA with honors/AP classes, use the Custom Scale feature to add extra grade points for advanced courses.
Academic Success Tips
Create a Study Schedule: Consistent study habits are more effective than cramming. Allocate specific times for each course based on difficulty and credit hours.
Understand Grade Weights: Know how your final grade is calculated - exams, homework, projects, participation. Focus effort where it counts most.
Form Study Groups: Collaborative learning helps reinforce concepts and can make studying more enjoyable and effective.
Use Professor Resources: Office hours, review sessions, and posted materials are free resources that can significantly improve your understanding.
Stay Organized: Track assignment deadlines, exam dates, and project milestones. Missing deadlines can tank your grade even if you know the material.
Take Care of Your Health: Adequate sleep, exercise, and nutrition directly impact cognitive function and academic performance.
Seek Help Early: Don't wait until you're failing to get help. Visit tutoring centers, join study groups, or hire a tutor at the first sign of struggle.
Manage Your Time: Balance academics with extracurriculars and social life. Burnout hurts GPA more than missing a few social events.