Cumulative GPA Calculator
Add this term's courses to your current GPA and credits to see your new cumulative GPA.
Cumulative GPA
3.26
- This term's GPA
- 3.46
- Total credits
- 58
- Credits this term
- 13
A 3.46 GPA this term brings your cumulative GPA to 3.26.
Calculation breakdown
| Step | Formula | Result |
|---|---|---|
| This term's GPA | 45 grade points ÷ 13 credits | 3.462 |
| New cumulative GPA | (3.2 × 45 + 45) ÷ 58 credits | 3.259 |
How it works
Enter your current GPA and credits, then this term’s courses, one per line as a grade and its credits.
Worked example
A student with a 3.2 GPA over 45 credits takes A (3 credits), B (4), B (3) and A (3):
- Term points: 4 × 3 + 3 × 4 + 3 × 3 + 4 × 3 = 45
- Term credits: 3 + 4 + 3 + 3 = 13, so the term GPA is 45 ÷ 13 = 3.46
- Cumulative: (3.2 × 45 + 45) ÷ (45 + 13) = 189 ÷ 58 = 3.26
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Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate cumulative GPA?
Multiply your current GPA by your credits to get your grade points so far, add the points from this term, then divide by the total credits. A 3.2 GPA over 45 credits plus 45 new points over 13 credits gives 189 ÷ 58, about 3.26.
How are this term's points worked out?
Each course adds its grade points times its credits. On the 4.0 scale an A is 4, a B is 3, a C is 2, a D is 1 and an F is 0. Plus and minus signs are ignored.
Do honors and AP classes count extra?
Not here. Schools add bonus points differently, so this calculator uses the plain 4.0 scale. For a weighted GPA with your own bonus points, use the GPA calculator.
What if I have no earlier credits?
Enter 0 credits and any GPA. The cumulative GPA then equals this term's GPA.
Why do credits matter?
A 4-credit course counts for more than a 1-credit course. Weighting by credits is how most colleges calculate GPA.
For planning only. Your school's registrar calculates your official GPA and may handle repeats and transfer credits differently.