Cumulative CGPA Calculator
Calculate your cumulative GPA by adding multiple semesters with courses, credits, and grades. Track your academic progress over time.
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Grade Scale Reference
| Grade | A | A- | B+ | B | B- | C+ | C | C- | D+ | D | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
CGPA Results
Your Cumulative GPA
Based on all semesters entered
About CGPA
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is a measure of a student's overall academic performance.
It is calculated by dividing the total grade points earned by the total credits attempted across all semesters.
CGPA is an important metric used by educational institutions to evaluate student performance.
Tips for Improvement
• Focus on courses with higher credit values
• Seek help early if you're struggling with a course
• Maintain consistent study habits throughout the semester
• Use this calculator to set GPA goals for future semesters
Cumulative GPA Calculator — Complete Guide
Calculate your Cumulative GPA (CGPA) easily by entering your semester GPAs and credit hours. Our free tool supports weighted & unweighted scales and helps you see your overall academic progress.
What is CGPA & Why It Matters
CGPA stands for Cumulative Grade Point Average. Unlike a semester GPA, which measures your performance in a single term, CGPA reflects your overall performance across all terms or semesters completed so far. Universities, scholarship programs, and academic evaluations often use CGPA to assess consistency over time.
Why CGPA is important:
It shows long-term academic performance.
- Helps in scholarship eligibility, university admissions.
Provides motivation and guidance for future coursework.
How to Calculate Cumulative GPA — Formula
To compute your cumulative GPA, you’ll need:
Each semester’s GPA (grade point average)
The credit hours associated with each semester
Here’s the formula:
Cumulative GPA = (GPA₁ × Credits₁ + GPA₂ × Credits₂ + … + GPAₙ × Creditsₙ)
÷ (Credits₁ + Credits₂ + … + Creditsₙ)
Where:
GPA₁, GPA₂, … GPAₙ are your GPAs in each completed semester
Credits₁, Credits₂, … Creditsₙ are total credit hours of each semester
Worked Examples
Example A — Unweighted Scale (4.0 scale)
Suppose you have completed 3 semesters with these GPAs & credits:
| Semester | GPA | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 3.60 | 15 |
| Semester 2 | 3.80 | 16 |
| Semester 3 | 3.40 | 14 |
Calculate:
So your cumulative CGPA after 3 semesters is 3.61 / 4.0.
Example B — Including Weighted Courses
If your institution uses a weighted scale (e.g., you take honors/AP courses that count more):
| Semester | GPA (Weighted) | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Sem 1 | 3.80 | 15 |
| Sem 2 | 4.20 (includes weighted class) | 16 |
| Sem 3 | 3.50 | 14 |
Total Grade‐Points = (3.80 × 15) + (4.20 × 16) + (3.50 × 14)
= 57 + 67.2 + 49
= 173.2
Total Credits = 15 + 16 + 14 = 45
Cumulative CGPA = 173.2 ÷ 45 ≈ 3.85
So here, weighted classes helped increase the cumulative CGPA to 3.85 / 4.0.
Supported Grading Scales
Most cumulative GPA calculator (including ours) support:
4.0 scale — the standard unweighted scale
Weighted scales — when certain courses (honors, AP, IB) are worth more than standard ones
International / custom scales — you can often adjust for scales used in your institution or country
How to Use Our Cumulative GPA Calculator
Enter each semester’s GPA.
Enter the corresponding credit hours.
Select whether your school uses weighted or unweighted grading.
Press Calculate to see your cumulative GPA.
Optionally, use our Target GPA feature to see what you’d need in future semesters to reach a desired CGPA.
FAQs
Q: What’s the difference between CGPA and regular GPA?
A: A semester GPA covers one term (semester), while CGPA covers all completed terms. CGPA is an aggregate measure of your academic performance across multiple semesters.
Q: Can my CGPA exceed the standard scale?
A: Only if you have weighted courses and your institution allows grade points above the normal maximum. For example, on a 4.0 scale, some schools give +0.5 or +1.0 for honors/AP courses — this can push GPA above 4.0 in individual courses, which may raise overall CGPA.
Q: How many semesters should I include?
A: Include all fully completed semesters. If you’re in a semester, you can include the courses already graded for a real-time CGPA. If some grades are missing, they shouldn’t be counted until they are finalized.
Q: Is CGPA used worldwide the same way?
A: Not always. Different countries and schools use different grading scales (some out of 5.0, 10.0, percentage). Always check your institution’s policy. If needed, adjust the scale in your calculator if that option exists.
Q: Does failing a course affect CGPA?
A: Yes — failing a course will lower the CGPA because the grade point for that course (often near 0) gets multiplied by its credit hours and included in the total.