How GPA is calculated
GPA is a weighted average: each course's grade points are multiplied by its credit hours, summed, and divided by total credits. That weighting is what trips people up — an A in a 1-credit lab moves your GPA far less than a C in a 4-credit core course drags it. This calculator does the weighting properly on two scales: the standard 4.0 scale used by most universities, and Nepal's NEB scale used for Class 11–12 transcripts.
How to use it
- Pick your grading scale — the grade dropdowns adjust automatically.
- Add a row per subject with its credit hours and your letter grade. Subject names are optional; the math only needs credits and grades.
- Press Calculate GPA to see your GPA, total grade points and credits.
Worth knowing
- The NEB scale steps by 0.4: A+ = 4.0, A = 3.6, B+ = 3.2 and so on — different from the US scale's 0.3/0.4 steps, which is why converting between systems needs care.
- Institutions vary. Some universities use A+ = 4.3, some treat A− differently, and professional programs may exclude certain courses. For transcripts and applications, your institution's official calculation governs.
- Planning a target? Add the courses you're taking now with the grades you expect — the calculator instantly answers "what do I need this term?" questions.
- Applying abroad? Many applications also want percentage equivalents — check each university's own conversion policy rather than assuming one formula.
Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated?
Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours, add them all up, and divide by total credit hours. A 4-credit course therefore affects your GPA four times as much as a 1-credit course — that weighting is what this calculator handles for you.
What is the Nepal NEB grading scale?
NEB grades step by 0.4: A+ = 4.0, A = 3.6, B+ = 3.2, B = 2.8, C+ = 2.4, C = 2.0, D+ = 1.6, D = 1.2. Select the NEB scale and the grade dropdowns switch to these values.
Why does my university's GPA differ slightly?
Institutions customize: some use A+ = 4.3, some exclude repeated or pass/fail courses, some round differently. This calculator uses the standard published scales — for transcripts, your institution's official computation always governs.
Can I use this to plan next semester?
Yes — enter upcoming courses with the grades you're aiming for and see the resulting GPA instantly. It's the quickest way to answer 'what do I need this term to reach 3.5 overall?' (add current and future courses together).