How to Calculate Course Grades?

Written by Auhona Islam

Reviewed by Md. Ashakul Islam Sowad

Last Updated: 19 September 2024

This Online GPA Calculator can assist you in finding your course grade easily. Follow the steps below to accurately determine your GPA and track your academic performance.

Step 1. Select Grade Input Type

Choose between "Letter" and "Percentage" for grade input. For this guide, we'll use "Letter."


Select the input type.

Step 2. Enter Course Grade & Credits

List the courses you want to calculate grades for by entering each course name under "Course." For instance, "Math 101," "Chemistry 202," etc.

Select the grade received for each course from the dropdown menu under "Grade (Letter)." Options include standard letter grades like A, B+, C-, etc. For each course, input the number of credits it carries in the "Credits" column. Assign credits for each course.


Enter necessary informations.

Step 3. Optional Inputs

To calculate your cumulative GPA including previous coursework, enter your "Previous Cumulative GPA" and "Previous Credits" in the respective fields.

Enter Previous CGPA & credits.

Step 4. Check the Calculated Grade

Once all necessary data is entered, the calculator will automatically compute your course grade, displaying the result in the "Grade" section.


Check the calculated grade.

Example Calculation

Consider a student with the following courses and grades:


Course

Grade

GPA

Credits

Math 101

A

4.00

3

Chemistry 202

B+

3.33

4

History 105

B

3.00

3

Physics 301

A

3.67

4


The calculator will compute the cumulative GPA. Here’s a breakdown of the calculation:

Cumulative Grade(%)=(4.00×3+3.33×4+3.00×3+3.67×4)/(3+4+3+4)

Cumulative Grade(%)=(12.00+13.32+9.00+14.68)/(3+4+3+4)

Cumulative Grade(%)=49.0014

Cumulative Grade(%)=3.50

Conclusion

Using the Online GPA Calculator is a convenient and efficient way to keep track of your academic performance. By following these steps, you can accurately calculate your course grades and GPA. This tool simplifies the calculation process and helps you stay informed about your academic standing, enabling better planning and performance tracking. 


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can this calculator be used for all grading systems?

Yes, it can be customized to fit different grading systems by using the "Customize Table" feature.


How accurate is the GPA calculation?

The calculator provides a precise GPA based on the input grades and credits. Ensure all data is entered correctly for accurate results.


What if I made a mistake while entering data?

You can use the "Reset" button to clear all inputs and start again. Double-check each entry for accuracy.


Can I save or print my results?

Yes, the calculator allows you to print the results or share them electronically using the "Print Result" and "Share Result" buttons.