Semester GPA Calculator
Calculate your semester GPA from course grades and credit hours. Enter your grades and credits to calculate your GPA for a single semester.
What Is a Semester GPA?
A semester GPA measures your academic performance during a single term. It takes into account the grade you earned in each course and the credit hours assigned to that course. It does not include grades from previous semesters.
How to Calculate Semester GPA
The formula is:
Semester GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours
Quality points are calculated by multiplying the grade point value (e.g., A = 4.0) by the credit hours of the course. For example, an A in a 3-credit course gives 12 quality points.
How to Use This Semester GPA Calculator
- Enter the course name (optional).
- Enter the grade you received or expect to receive. You can use letter grades (A, B+, etc.) or numeric GPA values (4.0, 3.7, etc.).
- Enter the credit hours for each course. Credit hours must be greater than zero.
- Add or remove rows as needed. The calculator updates automatically.
Semester GPA Example
Suppose a student takes the following courses in one semester:
| Course | Grade | Credits | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math 101 | A | 3 | 12.0 |
| English 101 | B+ | 3 | 9.9 |
| Biology 101 | A- | 4 | 14.8 |
| History 101 | B | 3 | 9.0 |
Total Quality Points = 12.0 + 9.9 + 14.8 + 9.0 = 45.7
Total Credits = 3 + 3 + 4 + 3 = 13
Semester GPA = 45.7 ÷ 13 = 3.52
Semester GPA vs. Cumulative GPA
Semester GPA looks at a single term, while cumulative GPA includes all semesters you've completed. If you want to calculate your overall GPA across multiple semesters, use the Cumulative GPA Calculator.
How to Calculate GPA from Semester Grades
Follow the steps above: convert each letter grade to its grade point equivalent, multiply by credit hours to get quality points, sum all quality points, and divide by total credits. This calculator does all of that automatically.
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Created by Qurban Ali