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YOUR CUMULATIVE GPA
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out of 4.0
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📊 Semester Breakdown
About This Cumulative GPA Calculator
This free Cumulative GPA Calculator helps college and high school students calculate their overall GPA across all semesters. Simply add your courses, grades, and credit hours — the calculator instantly computes your semester GPA, cumulative GPA, and total quality points with a full breakdown.
You can also enter your previous cumulative GPA and total credits to see how new grades will affect your overall standing. Supports weighted GPA for AP, Honors, and IB courses.
4.0Standard GPA scale
3.5+Dean's List threshold
3.0Good standing baseline
2.0Probation threshold
GPA Grade Scale (4.0)
| Letter Grade | Grade Points | Honors (+0.5) | AP/IB (+1.0) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A / A+ | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| A− | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| B | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| B− | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| C | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| D | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
How to Calculate Cumulative GPA
- Step 1: Convert each letter grade to grade points (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0)
- Step 2: Multiply grade points × credit hours = Quality Points per course
- Step 3: Add all Quality Points from every semester
- Step 4: Add all Credit Hours from every semester
- Step 5: Divide Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours = GPA
GPA Standing Guide
- 🏆 3.5 – 4.0 (Dean's List): Excellent — qualifies for academic honors and scholarships
- ✅ 3.0 – 3.49 (Good Standing): Strong — competitive for most graduate programs
- ⚠️ 2.0 – 2.99 (Satisfactory): Meets graduation requirements at most schools
- 🚨 Below 2.0 (Academic Probation): Below minimum requirements — academic intervention needed
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