Cumulative Transcript GPA Engine
Cumulative GPA Calculator
Combine prior cumulative GPA and credit hours with current term grades to compute your updated overall transcript GPA.
Presets:
Enrolled Courses & Grades
Add your current term courses to combine with prior cumulative transcript credits.
| Course Title | Grade | Credits | Action |
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Total Term Credits:15.0 Credits
Include Prior Cumulative GPA
Combine your current semester grades with your existing college transcript.
GPA
Credits
Cumulative GPA3.51 GPA
Total Credits60.0 Credits
Grade Drop & Boost Simulator
Adjust the hypothetical exam slider to see immediately how a test score shifts your overall grade.
Hypothetical Score on Next Exam 3.80 GPABoost: +0.09
If 2.50 Term Average3.19 GPA
If 3.00 Term Average3.31 GPA
If 3.50 Term Average3.44 GPA
If Straight A's (4.00)3.56 GPA
Semester GPA
3.73/ 4.0
Dean's ListQuality Points56.0
Letter GradeA- / A
Calculated by multiplying grade points by course credits and dividing by total credit hours.
Grading Scale ActiveStandard 4.0 Scale
Help & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about calculating weighted grades, final exams, and GPA scales.
What's my GPA calculator: How does this tool determine my Grade Point Average?
A 'what's my GPA calculator' computes your Grade Point Average by multiplying the grade point numerical value of each course (e.g. A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0) by its assigned credit hours to determine total quality points. It then divides your total quality points by total credit hours attempted:
GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credits.GPA what if calculator: How do I test hypothetical grade outcomes?
Our interactive GPA What-If Simulator lets you model future scenarios instantly. Move the hypothetical term average slider or click the preset benchmark cards (2.50, 3.00, 3.50, or 4.00 Straight A's) to see immediately how your overall cumulative GPA shifts based on your current credit history.
What will my GPA be calculator: How do I project my cumulative GPA after this semester?
To calculate what your cumulative GPA will be, enter your Current Cumulative GPA and Prior Completed Credits into the 'Transcript Sync' section above, then list your current semester classes and expected grades. Grade Calcy automatically combines your prior transcript points with your new semester points to project your updated overall GPA.
How much will my GPA go up calculator: Can a 4.0 semester significantly raise my GPA?
How much your GPA increases depends on how many completed credits you already have. For example, if you have 30 completed credits with a 3.20 GPA, earning straight A's (4.0) in a 15-credit semester will raise your cumulative GPA by +0.27 points to 3.47 GPA. If you are a senior with 90 completed credits, that same 15-credit 4.0 semester raises your GPA by only +0.11 points to 3.31 GPA.
What does credits mean in GPA calculator?
In a GPA calculator, credits (also known as credit hours, unit hours, or semester hours) represent the mathematical weight of a course. A standard lecture class is typically 3 credits, a laboratory science class is 4 credits, and an elective seminar is 1 or 2 credits. Higher-credit courses generate more quality points and exert a vastly greater mathematical influence on your final GPA.
How do I use a GPA calculator with my current GPA?
Simply enter your Current Cumulative GPA (e.g. 3.42) and your Prior Completed Credits (e.g. 45 credits) in the top Transcript Sync section. Then add your current semester's courses. Grade Calcy automatically projects your new combined cumulative GPA in real time.
How many credits does it take to raise my GPA by 0.1?
The number of credits required depends on your current completed credit count. If you have 30 completed credits with a 3.20 GPA, completing 15 credits with a 3.80 GPA will raise your cumulative GPA by +0.20 points to 3.40. If you have 90 completed credits, that same semester raises your GPA by only +0.08 points.