Cumulative GPA Calculator by Semester

Calculate Cumulative GPA by Semester

Multi-Semester GPA Calculator

Select Number of Semesters:

📘 How It Works

The Cumulative GPA by Semester Calculator works by converting your letter grades into grade points on a 4.0 scale. It then multiplies these points by the credit hours for each course to find the total quality points. Finally, it divides the sum of all quality points from all semesters by the total number of credit hours attempted.

Cumulative GPA = (Total Quality Points) ÷ (Total Credit Hours)

🧮 Grade Points Table

This academic gpa tracker tool uses the following standard grade point values:

Letter Grade	Grade Point	Performance
A	4.0	Excellent
A-	3.7	Very Good
B+	3.3	Good
B	3.0	Above Average
C+	2.7	Average
C	2.0	Satisfactory
D	1.0	Below Average
F	0.0	Fail

🧭 Step-by-Step Instructions

Select Semesters: Choose the total number of semesters you want to calculate from the dropdown menu.
Enter Course Details: For each semester, fill in the course name (optional), the number of credit hours, and the letter grade you received.
Add/Remove Courses: Use the "+ Add Course" or "- Remove Last Course" buttons within each semester block as needed.
Calculate GPA: Click the main "Calculate GPA" button.
View Results: Instantly see your cumulative GPA, a semester-by-semester breakdown, and a visual progress chart.
Save Your Report: Use the "Download PDF" or "Copy Result" buttons to save your academic summary.

💡 Student Tips for Better GPA

Focus on Core Courses: These often carry a higher credit weight and have a larger impact on your GPA.
Use Office Hours: Don't hesitate to ask professors for help. Clarifying concepts early can prevent poor grades.
Balance Your Course Load: Avoid taking too many difficult classes in a single semester. A balanced schedule leads to better performance.
Track Progress Early: Use this semester-wise gpa calculator after each term to stay on top of your academic standing.
Consider Summer Courses: Summer or intersession courses can be a great opportunity to retake classes with lower grades to improve your average.

🔍 User FAQ

Q1: How accurate is this GPA calculator?

It follows the standard 4.0 GPA scale used by most universities and calculates your GPA precisely based on the credits and grades you provide.

Q2: Can I use this for high school GPA?

Yes, this tool is versatile. You can use it for both college and high school GPAs by entering the appropriate grade and credit details for each course.

Q3: How does this calculator handle pass/fail courses?

For courses graded as "Pass," you should simply not include them in the calculator. Since they don't have grade points, they are excluded from the GPA computation by standard university policies.

Q4: How to calculate cumulative GPA by semester if my school uses a different scale?

This calculator is based on the 4.0 scale. If your university uses a different scale (e.g., a 5.0 or 10.0 scale), you would need a calculator specifically designed for that system for 100% accuracy.

Q5: Can I save my GPA report?

Absolutely. After calculating, you can download a clean PDF report or copy a text summary of your results to your clipboard for your personal records.

🏛️ Official Reference

GPA calculation policies can vary slightly by institution. Always confirm with your university's official registrar or academic catalog. For a representative example of a university's grading policy, you can visit the LSU Registrar's website.