How to Calculate CGPA: Complete Guide for Students
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What is CGPA?
CGPA stands for **Cumulative Grade Point Average**. It's a standardized way to measure your overall academic performance across all semesters of your course.
The CGPA Formula
The basic formula for calculating CGPA is:
CGPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credit Hours) / Σ(Credit Hours)
Step-by-Step Calculation
1. **List all your subjects** with their credit hours
2. **Convert your grades** to grade points (A=10, B=8, etc.)
3. **Multiply** each grade point by its credit hours
4. **Sum up** all the products
5. **Divide** by total credit hours
Example Calculation
| Subject | Grade | Grade Point | Credits | Points×Credits ||---------|-------|-------------|---------|----------------|| Math | A | 10 | 4 | 40 || Physics | B+ | 9 | 3 | 27 || Chemistry | A | 10 | 3 | 30 || English | B | 8 | 2 | 16 |**Total Credits:** 12
**Total Points:** 113
CGPA: 113/12 = 9.42
Converting CGPA to Percentage
For most Indian universities using a 10-point scale:
So, 9.42 CGPA = 89.49%
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Editorial note
We clearly state when formulas differ by university and recommend verifying with your institution for official transcripts. Calculations run locally in your browser — we never store or sell student grade data.
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