Add your courses below with credit hours and letter grade to calculate your semester GPA.
Grading Scale (4.0)
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| B | 3.0 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
Calculate your GPA & CGPA – add courses, credits and grades
Add your courses below with credit hours and letter grade to calculate your semester GPA.
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| B | 3.0 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
GPA (Grade Point Average) is a standardised numeric scale used by universities worldwide to measure academic performance. Most institutions in the US and many global universities use the 4.0 scale. In India, most universities use percentage or a 10-point CGPA scale; however, many Indian institutions (especially IITs, NITs, IIMs, and BITS) use GPA/CGPA on a 10-point scale.
Your GPA is a weighted average — courses with more credit hours contribute more to the final GPA than courses with fewer credits. This reflects the relative importance of each subject in your curriculum.
Mathematics (4 credits) → A (4.0) → 4 × 4.0 = 16 points
English (3 credits) → B+ (3.3) → 3 × 3.3 = 9.9 points
Physics (3 credits) → A- (3.7) → 3 × 3.7 = 11.1 points
GPA = (16 + 9.9 + 11.1) ÷ (4+3+3) = 37 ÷ 10 = 3.70 GPA
Different universities use different conversions: Anna University / VTU: Percentage = (CGPA − 0.75) × 10. Mumbai University: Percentage ≈ CGPA × 9.5. CBSE 10-point scale: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5. Always check your university's official conversion policy.
Most top US universities require a minimum GPA of 3.0–3.5 (on the 4.0 scale) for Master's programs. For highly competitive programs (MIT, Stanford), GPA expectations are 3.7+. A strong GRE score and research experience can compensate for a slightly lower GPA.
3.0 GPA is a "B" average and is generally considered satisfactory. 3.5+ is "good," 3.7+ is "very good," and 4.0 is "excellent/perfect." For competitive graduate programs, employers, and scholarships, aiming for 3.5+ is advisable.