UAF GPA Calculator

Welcome to our UAF GPA Calculator Tool, designed to help UAF students calculate their Grade Point Average (GPA) based on their course marks and credit hours. This tool adheres to a detailed grading scale to ensure accuracy and simplify the GPA calculation process.

What is GPA?

GPA (Grade Point Average) is a measure of a student’s academic performance over a given period. It is calculated by dividing the total quality points earned by the total credit hours attempted. The formula used is:

GPA=Total Quality Points Earned/Total Credit Hours

How This Tool Works

  1. Input Marks: Enter the marks obtained for each course.
  2. Select Credit Hours: Specify the credit hours for each course (ranging from 1 to 5 credit hours).
  3. Grading Scale: The tool maps your marks to a specific quality point based on the credit hours using a predefined quality points table.
  4. Calculation:
    • For each course, the tool determines the quality points corresponding to your marks.
    • It sums up all the quality points and divides them by the total credit hours to compute the GPA.

Grading Scale

The tool uses a detailed quality points table based on credit hours:

  • 1 Credit Hour: Maximum 20 marks, quality points range from 0 to 4.
  • 2 Credit Hours: Maximum 40 marks, quality points range from 0 to 8.
  • 3 Credit Hours: Maximum 60 marks, quality points range from 0 to 12.
  • 4 Credit Hours: Maximum 80 marks, quality points range from 0 to 16.
  • 5 Credit Hours: Maximum 100 marks, quality points range from 0 to 20.

Steps to Use the Tool

  1. Course Details:
    • For each course, enter the marks obtained in the provided input field.
    • Select the credit hours for the course from the dropdown menu.
  2. Add More Courses: Click Add Course to include additional courses.
  3. Calculate GPA: Once all courses are added, click Calculate GPA.
  4. View Results: Your GPA will be displayed on the screen.

Example Calculation

Scenario:

  • Course 1: 16 marks, 2 credit hours.
  • Course 2: 40 marks, 3 credit hours.
  • Course 3: 70 marks, 5 credit hours.

Steps:

  1. Find the quality points:
    • Course 1: 16 marks (2 credit hours) = 2 quality points.
    • Course 2: 40 marks (3 credit hours) = 8 quality points.
    • Course 3: 70 marks (5 credit hours) = 16.67 quality points.
  2. The sum of quality points = 2+8+16.67=26.67.
  3. Total credit hours = 2+3+5=10.
  4. GPA = 26.6710=2.67.

Result: GPA = 2.67

Features of This Tool

  1. Dynamic Input Validation:
    • Automatically adjusts the maximum allowed marks based on the selected credit hours.
    • Displays error messages for invalid input.
  2. Add Courses:
    • Add unlimited courses dynamically to calculate GPA for multiple subjects.
  3. Grading Accuracy:
    • Follows a precise grading scale for quality point assignment.
  4. Ease of Use:
    • Intuitive interface ensures a user-friendly experience.

Formula Recap

The formula used by this tool is:

GPA=Sum of Quality Points/Total Credit Hours

Where:

  • Quality Points are determined using the grading scale.
  • Credit Hours represent the weight of each course.

Why Use This Tool?

  • Accurate GPA calculation.
  • Simplifies the process of handling multiple courses.
  • Adapts to a detailed grading scale for precision.

Start calculating your GPA now and stay on top of your academic performance!