College & University CGPA Calculator
Compute your Cumulative Grade Point Average accurately across multiple terms. Add or remove semesters, check percentage equivalents, and view honors standing.
Calculated across 4 entered semesters.
How to Use This Tool
Select Grading Scale
Toggle between the 10.0 scale (standard in Indian and European technical colleges) and the 4.0 scale (standard in US and international programs).
Input Semester GPAs
Enter your GPA for each completed semester. Click 'Add Semester' if you have more terms, or use the trash icon to remove an entry.
Review Result & Standing
Inspect your instantaneous simple average CGPA, percentage equivalent, and projected degree classification.
Simple Average vs. Credit-Weighted CGPA
The simple unweighted CGPA formula is expressed as:
When all semesters carry identical credit loads (for example, 20 credits per term), the simple average equals the credit-weighted average. When credit allocations vary, students should refer to their collegiate handbook for exact credit weightings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SGPA and CGPA?
SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average) evaluates your academic performance within a single academic term. CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) aggregates performance across all completed semesters to date.
How is simple average CGPA different from credit-weighted CGPA?
A simple average sums all semester GPAs and divides by the semester count. This is mathematically accurate if every semester carries the same number of credit units. If certain semesters contain significantly more credits (e.g. final year projects), credit-weighted CGPA weighs each semester proportionally to its credits.
How is CGPA converted to an equivalent percentage?
For the 10.0 scale, Indian universities and examination boards (such as CBSE and AICTE) officially mandate: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5. For the 4.0 scale, institutions typically use: Percentage = (CGPA / 4.0) × 100.
Can I improve my cumulative CGPA in later semesters?
Yes. Cumulative CGPA is an ongoing arithmetic average. Earning higher GPAs in subsequent terms steadily raises your aggregate cumulative score.