CGPA Calculator
Easily calculate your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with this accurate calculator. Track your academic performance across multiple semesters using individual courses or semester GPAs. Perfect for planning your academic journey and monitoring long-term progress.
How to use Semester GPA method
- • Enter your semester GPA (0.0 - 4.0 scale)
- • Enter total credits for that semester
- • Add multiple semesters to calculate cumulative CGPA
- • Perfect if you already know your semester GPAs
| Course Name | Grade | Credits | Points | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.0 | ||||
| 13.2 | ||||
| 9.0 |
CGPA Results
Total Credits
0.0
Total Points
0.0
Total Semester
1
CGPA
0.00
CGPA Calculation
CGPA = Total Points ÷ Total Credits = 0.0 ÷ 0.0 = 0.00
CGPA Results
Semester 1 (GPA: 3.42)
| Course Name | Grade | Credits | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | A | 3 | 12.0 |
| Science | B+ | 4 | 13.2 |
| History | B | 3 | 9.0 |
Cumulative Summary
| Total Credits | 0.0 |
| Total Points | 0.0 |
| Total Semester | 1 |
| CGPA | 0.00 |
Note: CGPA is calculated by dividing total grade points by total credit hours across all semesters.
This calculator uses the standard 4.0 scale. Individual institutions may use different grading systems.
Calculation Method: By Individual Courses
What is CGPA and Why It Matters
Your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is the overall average of your academic performance across all semesters or years of study. While GPA measures your performance in a single semester, CGPA provides a comprehensive view of your entire academic journey. It's a crucial metric used by educational institutions, employers, and scholarship committees to evaluate your consistent academic performance.
Real-World CGPA Uses
- Academic Standing: Many institutions require minimum CGPA to maintain good standing
- Honors Recognition: Latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) are often based on CGPA
- Graduate School Admissions: Most postgraduate programs have strict CGPA requirements
- Employer Evaluation: Companies use CGPA to assess candidate consistency and dedication
- Scholarship Eligibility: Many scholarships require maintaining specific CGPA thresholds
How to Calculate CGPA: Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather All Semester Data
Collect information from all completed semesters:
- Course names and codes
- Letter grades received for each course
- Credit hours for each course
- Semester information (for organization)
Example CGPA Calculation
Let's calculate CGPA across 2 semesters:
Semester 1 (15 credits): 3.60 GPA
Semester 2 (16 credits): 3.75 GPA
Total Points = (3.60 × 15) + (3.75 × 16) = 54 + 60 = 114
Total Credits = 15 + 16 = 31
CGPA = 114 ÷ 31 = 3.68
Step 2: Calculate Semester GPAs
First, calculate GPA for each semester individually:
- Convert each letter grade to grade points
- Multiply grade points by course credits
- Sum all quality points
- Divide by total semester credits
Step 3: Calculate Cumulative GPA
Combine all semester data:
- Multiply each semester GPA by its total credits
- Sum all weighted GPA points
- Divide by total cumulative credits
Pro Tip: CGPA Calculation Shortcut
Our CGPA calculator automates all these steps! Just enter your courses and grades for each semester, and it handles the cumulative calculation instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our CGPA calculator helps students accurately determine their cumulative grade point average by:
- Supporting multiple semesters with expandable/collapsible views
- Using standard 4.0 scale calculations
- Providing individual semester GPA alongside cumulative CGPA
- Allowing unlimited courses and semesters
- Saving your data between sessions automatically
- Offering detailed printable reports for academic planning
The tool is completely free to use with no registration required, making it accessible to all students for tracking their academic progress throughout their educational journey.
Academic Benchmarks
Calculation Methods
By Courses: Enter individual courses for detailed calculation
By Semester GPA: Quick calculation using existing semester GPAs
Both methods give the same accurate CGPA result
Using Semester GPAs
- Semester 1: 3.5 GPA, 12 credits
- Semester 2: 3.7 GPA, 14 credits
- Semester 3: 3.8 GPA, 16 credits
- Result: 3.67 CGPA
Improving Trend
- Year 1: 2.8 GPA, 24 credits
- Year 2: 3.2 GPA, 30 credits
- Year 3: 3.5 GPA, 32 credits
- Result: 3.18 CGPA
Start strong: Early semesters heavily influence your CGPA foundation.
Monitor regularly: Use both calculation methods to track progress.
Balance workload: Mix challenging and manageable courses each semester.