1. What is GPA?

GPA (Grade Point Average) is a numerical representation of a student's academic performance, calculated by dividing the total quality points earned by the total credit hours attempted.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard GPA formula:

Where:

• Quality Points — Sum of (grade points × credit hours) for all courses
• Credit Hours — Total hours of coursework attempted

Explanation: Each letter grade corresponds to a point value (A=4, B=3, etc.). Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours to get quality points, then sum all quality points and divide by total credit hours.

3. Importance of GPA Calculation

Details: GPA is crucial for academic standing, scholarship eligibility, graduate school applications, and many employment opportunities.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your total quality points and total credit hours. Quality points must be ≥ 0 and credit hours must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's considered a good GPA?
A: Typically, 3.0+ is good, 3.5+ is very good, and 3.7+ is excellent, though standards vary by institution.

Q2: How do I calculate quality points for a single course?
A: Multiply the grade points (A=4, B=3, etc.) by the course's credit hours.

Q3: Do all courses count toward GPA?
A: Most graded courses count, but policies vary - check with your institution about pass/fail or withdrawn courses.

Q4: What's the difference between cumulative and term GPA?
A: Term GPA is for one semester, while cumulative GPA includes all coursework.

Q5: How can I improve my GPA?
A: Focus on current courses (they affect GPA more immediately) and consider retaking courses with poor grades if allowed.