GPA Calculator (Cumulative & Semester)
Calculate your semester and cumulative GPA for Gulf universities on the 5.0, 4.0, or US 4.0 scale. Pick your university to set the grading scale automatically, or choose a scale manually, then enter credit hours and grades (as letters or points) to get your GPA and classification.
How to Use
- Pick your university from the search list to set the grading scale (5.0, 4.0, or US) automatically, or choose "My university isn't listed" and set the scale manually
- Choose whether to enter grades as letters (A, B+…) or as raw points
- Add each course with its credit hours and grade; use "＋ Add course" for more rows
- For cumulative GPA, switch to "Cumulative" and enter your previous GPA and previous credit hours
- Read your GPA, classification, and total hours; in cumulative mode the semester GPA is shown separately
GPA Calculator for the 5.0 and 4.0 Scales of Gulf Universities
This tool computes your semester and cumulative GPA at Gulf universities — whether your school uses the 5.0 scale common at Saudi public universities, the 4.0 scale, or the US-style scale with plus/minus grades (A−, B+). GPA is a credit-weighted average: each course affects your GPA in proportion to its credit hours.
How is GPA calculated?
Semester GPA = the sum of (grade points × credit hours) across your courses ÷ total credit hours. Cumulative GPA blends your previous GPA and previous hours with the current semester the same way. Pick your university from the list and the grading scale is set automatically, so each grade's point value is applied for you.
Why do scales differ between universities?
The letter-to-points map is fixed per scale, but the classification bands (Excellent, Very Good…) can vary slightly between universities, especially on the 4.0 and US scales. The calculator shows the source for each scale and flags when the classification bands are approximate — check your university's regulations when you need an official figure.
Calculation Methodology
Credit-weighted average
GPA = the sum of (grade points × credit hours) for each course, divided by total credit hours. A course with more hours moves your GPA more. Blank rows are not counted, and rows with zero hours or no grade are excluded.
The 5.0 scale
Used at most Saudi public universities: A+ = 5.0, A = 4.75, B+ = 4.5, B = 4.0, C+ = 3.5, C = 3.0, D+ = 2.5, D = 2.0, and F = 1.0. Classification bands: Excellent ≥ 4.5, Very Good ≥ 3.75, Good ≥ 2.75, Pass ≥ 2.0.
The 5.0-scale quirk: F = 1.00
On the Saudi 5.0 scale a failing F is worth one point (1.00), not zero — unlike the 4.0 and US scales where F = 0.00. This makes a failure weigh more than a zero would; it is correct behaviour, not a calculation error.
The 4.0 and US scales
Saudi 4.0: A+ = 4.0 down to F = 0.0. The US scale uses plus/minus grades (A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3…) with F = 0.0. Classification bands on these two scales can vary between universities, so they are shown with an "approximate" flag when not confirmed against an official source.
Cumulative GPA
Cumulative GPA = (previous GPA × previous hours + current-semester points) ÷ (previous hours + current-semester hours). If your previous hours are zero, the cumulative equals the semester GPA.
Classification thresholds vary
Universities may apply slightly different classification thresholds than the standard values. Treat the calculator's result as indicative and check your university's study-and-exams regulations for the official classification.
Practical Examples
Semester GPA on the 5.0 scale
An A+ course worth 3 hours (5.0) and a B course worth 4 hours (4.0). GPA = (5×3 + 4×4) ÷ 7 = 31 ÷ 7 ≈ 4.43 out of 5 — a "Very Good" classification.
Cumulative GPA
Your previous GPA is 4.0 over 30 hours, then you add an A+ course worth 3 hours this semester. Cumulative = (4.0×30 + 5×3) ÷ 33 = 135 ÷ 33 ≈ 4.09 out of 5.
US scale (Oman/UAE)
An A− course worth 3 hours (3.7) and a B+ course worth 3 hours (3.3). GPA = (3.7×3 + 3.3×3) ÷ 6 = 21 ÷ 6 = 3.50 out of 4 (classification bands are approximate on this scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between a 5.0 and a 4.0 GPA?
Why is F worth 1.00 and not zero on the 5.0 scale?
How do I convert my GPA from 5.0 to 4.0 or to 100?
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What do "Excellent" and "Very Good" mean?
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Disclaimer: The results shown are approximate and for reference only, and do not constitute financial or legal advice. Actual amounts may vary based on additional factors. Please consult the relevant official authorities or a licensed financial advisor for accurate information specific to your situation.