This Cumulative GPA Calculator is specifically designed for students at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) to easily compute their Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Follow the instructions below to use the calculator effectively:
How to Use this CGPA Calculator
- Enter Grades for the Current Semester:
- For each course, enter the number of credits and the corresponding grade received.
- Add More Courses (If Needed):
- Click the “Add Row” button to add additional rows for more courses. You can add up to 50 courses if required.
- Enter Prior Cumulative GPA:
- To calculate the resultant Cumulative GPA at the end of the semester, enter the prior Cumulative GPA and the earned credits values into the Prior Cumulative GPA section.
- Calculate Cumulative GPA:
- After entering all the necessary information, press the “Calculate” button. This will display the total credits, total grade points, and the calculated Semester and Cumulative GPA values.
- Save Calculation:
- The calculator saves your calculated results in your browser’s cookies. Alternatively, you can use the “Get Link” button to generate a permanent short URL for this page with all your entered data. The link is shortened using the Bitly service. Keep in mind that the shortened links are public yet anonymous. Make sure to save the QR code or bookmark the short link if you want to return to your calculation later.
FAQ Section
Q: How do I add more courses? A: Click the “Add Row” button to add additional rows for more courses. You can add up to 50 courses.
Q: How is the GPA calculated? A: The GPA is calculated by converting the letter grades to numerical values based on UC San Diego’s grading scale, multiplying each grade by the corresponding credits, and then dividing the total grade points by the total credits.
Q: Can I save my calculations? A: Yes, the calculator saves your results in your browser’s cookies. You can also generate a permanent short URL for this page with all your entered data.
Grading Scale
The calculator automatically converts letter/alpha grades to numerical values based on a 4.0 scale. Refer to the table below for the conversion.
| Letter Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 |
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.7 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
Information Source: University of California, San Diego – Grading System
This tool is intended to be used as a guide only. Contact your school or institution for an exact GPA determination.
Cumulative GPA Calculator (UC San Diego)
Prior Cumulative GPA (at the beginning of this semester)
This Semester (courses taken and/or planned)
| Credits | Grade |
|---|---|
Results
Total Credits: 0
Total Grade Points: 0
Semester GPA: 0.00
Cumulative GPA: 0.00