Target GPA Calculator: What GPA Do You Need This Term?
Enter your current cumulative GPA and credits, the target cumulative GPA and the credits you will take this term. The calculator shows the GPA you must earn this term, and tells you if the target is out of reach in one term.
Estimates only. Check important results before you rely on them.
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- Enter your current GPA and the credits behind it.
- Enter the cumulative GPA you want.
- Enter the credits you will take this term.
- Read the GPA you need this term.
The formula
Worked example
With a 3.2 GPA over 60 credits and a target of 3.3 after another 15 credits: (3.3 × 75 − 3.2 × 60) ÷ 15 = 3.70. You need a term GPA of 3.70.
Understanding your result
If the number is higher than your scale's maximum, the target cannot be reached in one term, and the tool shows the best cumulative GPA you could reach instead. Spreading the goal over two terms usually works.
When to use it
- Set a realistic goal for the semester.
- Check eligibility for a scholarship or honours.
- See how much one term can change your cumulative GPA.
Assumptions and limits
Assumes a credit-weighted GPA on a single scale. Repeated courses and grade replacement rules are not included. Use the GPA Calculator to work out the GPA of a term.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the GPA I need?
Multiply the target GPA by total credits, subtract your current quality points, and divide by this term's credits.
What if the result is above 4.0?
The target is not reachable in one term. The calculator shows the highest cumulative GPA you can reach this term.
Why does a higher number of credits matter?
More credits done means your current GPA is harder to move, so a term changes it less.
Does grade replacement change this?
Yes. This tool assumes simple averaging with no replacement.
Can I use it for a 10-point scale?
No. Use it for 4.0 or 4.3 systems.