Cumulative GPA Calculator

How to Calculate Cumulative GPA

Calculate your cumulative GPA by combining GPA scores from multiple semesters.

What Is Cumulative GPA?

• Cumulative GPA represents your overall academic performance across your entire course of study.
• It averages GPA scores from all completed semesters to provide a single performance metric.
• This figure is commonly used for final transcripts, graduation honors, and eligibility checks.

Cumulative GPA Formula

This calculator uses a simple average method, assuming each semester carries an equal weight toward the final score.

How to Calculate Cumulative GPA (Step-by-Step)

1. Enter GPA: Input the GPA achieved for each individual semester.

2. Sum Scores: Add all the semester GPA values together.

3. Count Semesters: Identify the total number of semesters being calculated.

4. Divide: Divide the total sum by the number of semesters.

5. Final Result: Review your cumulative GPA rounded to two decimal places.

Cumulative GPA Calculation Example

The following table demonstrates a calculation for a student across three semesters on a 10-point scale:

Calculation Breakdown:

• Total GPA Sum: 8.2 + 7.8 + 8.5 = 24.5
• Number of Semesters: 3
• Final Cumulative GPA: 24.5 / 3 = 8.17

How to Use the Cumulative GPA Calculator

• GPA values are entered on a 0–10 scale.
• Each semester contributes equally to the final cumulative average.
• Note: Some universities may apply credit-weighted methods based on specific course loads.

How to Use the Cumulative GPA Calculator

• Enter Semester Name: Label your entries (e.g., "Fall 2023" or "Semester 1").
• Input GPA: Enter your specific GPA (0–10) for that term.
• Add Semester: Use the "Add Semester" button to include additional terms.
• Remove Entries: Use the "Remove" icon to delete incorrect or unnecessary rows.
• Calculate: Click "Calculate Cumulative GPA" to generate your overall result.

When to Add or Remove Semesters

• Add all fully completed semesters with finalized grades.
• Remove any repeated semesters if your institution only counts the latest attempt.
• Do Not Include ongoing semesters or terms where final GPA results are pending.

Common Cumulative GPA Calculation Mistakes

• Missing a completed semester in the total count.
• Including estimated or incomplete GPA values for current terms.
• Rounding each semester GPA too early, which causes "rounding drift."
• Mixing different grading scales (e.g., 4.0 and 10.0) in the same calculation.

Why Cumulative GPA Results May Differ

• Credit-Weighted Systems: If semesters have significantly different credit loads.
• Transfer Credits: If your institution handles transfer grades as "Pass/Fail" only.
• Retake Policies: Specific rules regarding how failing grades are replaced.
• Institutional Rules: Specific university policies on rounding and weighted averages.