📊 GPA Calculator
📖 How to Calculate Your GPA
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Enter Grades: Select the grade for each course from the dropdown (A+, A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, F)
- Enter Credit Hours: Type the number of credit hours for each course (typically 1-4 hours)
- Repeat for Other Courses: You can enter up to 10 courses at once
- Click Calculate GPA: Get your GPA instantly out of 5.00
💡 Saudi University Grading System:
- A+ (Excellent High): 5.00 points - 95 to 100
- A (Excellent): 4.75 points - 90 to less than 95
- B+ (Very Good High): 4.50 points - 85 to less than 90
- B (Very Good): 4.00 points - 80 to less than 85
- C+ (Good High): 3.50 points - 75 to less than 80
- C (Good): 3.00 points - 70 to less than 75
- D+ (Pass High): 2.50 points - 65 to less than 70
- D (Pass): 2.00 points - 60 to less than 65
- F (Fail): 1.00 point - Below 60
📐 GPA Calculation Formula:
GPA = Sum of (Grade Points × Credit Hours for each course) ÷ Total Credit Hours
Example: If you got A+ (5.0) in a 3-hour course and B (4.0) in a 2-hour course:
GPA = ((5.0 × 3) + (4.0 × 2)) ÷ (3 + 2) = 23 ÷ 5 = 4.60
🎯 GPA Performance Levels
🌟 Excellent (4.50 - 5.00)
Outstanding GPA, qualifies you for scholarships and prestigious opportunities
⭐ Very Good (3.75 - 4.49)
Good GPA, opens doors to academic and professional opportunities
✅ Good (3.00 - 3.74)
Acceptable GPA, but can be improved with more effort
⚠️ Pass (2.00 - 2.99)
Needs improvement, focus on weak subjects
💪 Tips to Improve Your GPA:
- Focus on courses with more credit hours (greater impact on GPA)
- Attend all lectures and classes regularly
- Study continuously, not just before exams
- Join study groups with high-achieving peers
- Take advantage of office hours to ask questions
- Organize your time and use effective study techniques
❓ FAQ
Semester GPA is for one semester only, while cumulative GPA is the average of all semesters from the beginning of your studies to the current semester.
Yes, many companies require a minimum GPA (usually 3.00 or higher) for job applications. A higher GPA increases your chances of acceptance.
Enter all courses from all semesters in the calculator. Cumulative GPA is calculated by dividing the sum of (grade × hours) by the total credit hours for all semesters.
If you fail (F = 1.0), it will negatively impact your GPA. You can retake the course to improve the grade, and depending on university policy, the old grade may be replaced.