How GPA is calculated
- Quality points = credit hours × grade points. A 3-credit A on the 4.0 scale is 3 × 4 = 12 points.
- Semester GPA = total quality points ÷ total credit hours.
- Cumulative GPA = (previous GPA × previous credits + this semester's points) ÷ all credits.
- Needed GPA = (target × (old + new credits) − current GPA × old credits) ÷ new credits.
Grade points
- 5.0 scale (A+ = 5): A+ 5 · A 4.75 · B+ 4.5 · B 4 · C+ 3.5 · C 3 · D+ 2.5 · D 2 · F 1
- 4.0 scale (A = 4): A+ 4 · A 4 · A- 3.7 · B+ 3.3 · B 3 · B- 2.7 · C+ 2.3 · C 2 · C- 1.7 · D+ 1.3 · D 1 · D- 0.7 · F 0
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the 4.0 and 5.0 scales?
On the 4.0 scale an A is worth 4 points. Saudi universities commonly use a 5.0 scale where A+ = 5, A = 4.75, B+ = 4.5, B = 4, C+ = 3.5, C = 3, D+ = 2.5, D = 2 and F = 1.
Does a failed course count in my GPA?
Yes. An F adds its credit hours with 0 points on the 4.0 scale (1 point on the Saudi 5.0 scale), which pulls the GPA down until the course is repeated, depending on your university's rules.
Can I raise my GPA from 2.5 to 3.0 in one semester?
Use the Target box: enter your cumulative GPA, completed credits, the GPA you want and next semester's credits. If the required semester GPA is above the scale maximum it isn't possible in one semester.
Is my data uploaded?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser and your courses are only saved in this browser so you can come back next semester.