How to Use the Cumulative GPA Calculator – Step-by-Step

Step 1: Choose a Calculation Method

You can calculate cumulative GPA in two ways:
Semester-Based: Input GPA and credit hours for each semester.
Course-Based: Input grades and credit hours for individual courses.
Use the top toggle buttons:
Click “Semester-Based” or “Course-Based” to select your method.

Step 2: Set Your Preferences

If using Semester-Based:
Enter the number of semesters (between 1 and 12).
Select your GPA scale (4.0, 5.0, or 10.0).
Click “Generate Semester Fields” to continue.
If using Course-Based:
Enter the number of courses (between 1 and 15).
Select your GPA scale.
Click “Generate Course Fields” to proceed.

Step 3: Fill in Your Data

For Semester-Based GPA Calculation:
For each semester row:
Semester Name (optional)
GPA: Enter your GPA (e.g., 3.5)
Credit Hours: Enter credit hours for that semester (e.g., 15)
You can reset individual semester rows using the undo icon.
For Course-Based GPA Calculation:

Choose your grade input mode:
Click “Letter Grade” to use grades like A, B+.
Click “Score/Percentage” to enter numeric scores.

Then for each course row:
Course Name (optional)
Grade: Select a letter grade or enter a percentage
Max Score (only shown in score mode, usually 100)
Credit Hours (e.g., 3)
Reset any course row using the undo icon.

Step 4: Calculate Your GPA

Click “Calculate Cumulative GPA” (the green button).
The calculator will:
Validate all fields
Compute GPA weighted by credit hours
Display visual and summary results

View Your Results –

You will see:
🎯 GPA Value in a gauge chart
📋 Summary: GPA scale, credit hours, total grade points, and method used
📊 Bar Chart:
GPA by semester (if semester-based)
Grade points by course (if course-based)