How to calculate GPA

To calculate Grade Point Average (GPA), we need the following three components:

1. Grade with their assigned grade points:

2. Credit hour for a specific class or course.

3. Total quality points are calculated by multiplying the credit hours by the grade points.

Then we use the formula added below to find the GPA.

GPA Formula

To calculate GPA first we need to find total quality points,

Total Quality Points = Credit Hours × Grade Points

Now, after finding total quality point GPA is easily calculated as:

GPA = Total Quality Points / Total credit Hours

GPA is commonly referred to as Grade Point Average which is a numerical representation of the academic performance of a student in a single semester and it is used by educational institutions to evaluate the student’s eligibility for admissions, scholarships, honours programs, and job opportunities.

A good GPA shows a student’s academic achievements, consistency and dedication towards their studies. GPA is denoted by a number on a scale of 4 but some institutions use a scale up to 5 or even more for honours and advanced courses. There are five grades in general, namely A, B, C, D, and F where A is the highest grade whereas F is the lowest which stands for fail. These grades have grade points which lies between on a scale of 0 to 4.