How is CGPA calculated?

CGPA is the credit-weighted average of all your semester SGPAs. Multiply each SGPA by that semester’s total credit hours, sum them, then divide by the total credits.

Is CGPA the same as GPA?

In the US, GPA is the cumulative number and is on a 4.0 scale. In India, CGPA is the cumulative number on a 10-point scale and SGPA refers to a single semester.

How do I include a backlog in my CGPA?

Once you re-take the paper, your university issues a revised SGPA for that semester. Replace the old SGPA in the row above with the new one and the CGPA updates accordingly.

What is the maximum CGPA?

10.0 on the standard Indian 10-point scale. A few institutions use a 4.0 or 7.0 scale instead — check your transcript header for the maximum.

CGPA Calculator

Add a row for each semester with your SGPA and credit hours. The cumulative CGPA appears at the bottom — and updates as you type.

By Numerly · Updated May 14, 2026

Semester	SGPA	Credits

CGPA

8.38

Percentage

79.61%

Total credits

100

How it works

CGPA = Σ(SGPA_i × credits_i) ÷ Σ(credits_i). Each semester’s SGPA is weighted by its credit load, so heavier semesters count more.

Frequently asked

How is CGPA calculated?: CGPA is the credit-weighted average of all your semester SGPAs. Multiply each SGPA by that semester’s total credit hours, sum them, then divide by the total credits.
Is CGPA the same as GPA?: In the US, GPA is the cumulative number and is on a 4.0 scale. In India, CGPA is the cumulative number on a 10-point scale and SGPA refers to a single semester.
How do I include a backlog in my CGPA?: Once you re-take the paper, your university issues a revised SGPA for that semester. Replace the old SGPA in the row above with the new one and the CGPA updates accordingly.
What is the maximum CGPA?: 10.0 on the standard Indian 10-point scale. A few institutions use a 4.0 or 7.0 scale instead — check your transcript header for the maximum.

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