How to use it
Enter every course from all your semesters with its grade and credits. The calculator combines them into a single cumulative GPA weighted by credits.
Formula
Cumulative GPA = Σ(all grade points × credits) ÷ Σ(all credits)Examples
Example: Semester 1: GPA 3.5 over 15 credits. Semester 2: GPA 3.7 over 15 credits. Cumulative = (3.5×15 + 3.7×15) ÷ 30 = 3.6.
Example: Semester 1: 3.0 over 12 credits. Semester 2: 4.0 over 12 credits. Cumulative = (36 + 48) ÷ 24 = 3.5.
Frequently asked questions
How is cumulative GPA different from semester GPA?
Cumulative includes all courses across every semester; semester GPA covers a single term.
Can I enter semester GPAs directly?
This calculator works course-by-course. To combine semester GPAs, use the credit-weighted average: (GPA₁×credits₁ + GPA₂×credits₂) ÷ total credits.
How do I project my future cumulative GPA?
Add hypothetical future courses and see how your cumulative GPA would change.