GPA Calculator (Pakistan)
Calculate your semester GPA and CGPA using Pakistan university grading scales (4-point, 5-point, and Quaid-e-Azam). Free online GPA calculator with course breakdowns and charts.
About This Calculator
The GPA Calculator (Pakistan) helps university students across Pakistan calculate their semester Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative GPA (CGPA). Whether you study at Punjab University, Karachi University, NUST, COMSATS, FAST, Quaid-e-Azam University, or any other Pakistani institution, this calculator supports the grading scale used by your university.
GPA is calculated using the standard formula: GPA = Σ(Grade point × Credit hours) / Total credit hours. Each letter grade maps to a numeric value on a 4-point or 5-point scale depending on your university's system. The calculator also converts GPA to percentage automatically. For CGPA, enable the cumulative option and enter your prior GPA and total credit hours from previous semesters.
Pakistani universities typically offer courses worth 3 credit hours (or 4 with lab), and students take 5–6 courses per semester. This calculator supports up to 20 courses, grade selection dropdowns organized by scale, and an optional cumulative GPA calculation with prior semester integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is GPA calculated in Pakistan universities?
GPA in Pakistan is calculated using the formula: GPA = Σ(Grade point × Credit hours) / Total credit hours. Each grade maps to a numeric point value on a 4-point or 5-point scale. Multiply each course grade point by its credit hours, sum all results, then divide by the total credit hours for that semester.
What grading scales are available in this GPA calculator?
This GPA calculator supports three grading scales: the 4-point scale (A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, etc.), the 5-point scale (A = 5.0, A- = 4.7, B+ = 4.3, etc.), and the special Quaid-e-Azam University scale (A = 5.0, B = 4.0, C = 3.0, F = 0).
How do I convert GPA to percentage in Pakistan?
To convert GPA to percentage on a 4-point scale: Percentage = GPA × 25. On a 5-point scale: Percentage = GPA × 20. This calculator automatically shows both your GPA and the equivalent percentage.
What is the difference between GPA and CGPA?
GPA (Grade Point Average) is the average grade earned in a single semester. CGPA (Cumulative GPA) is the average across all completed semesters. To calculate CGPA, multiply each semester GPA by its credit hours, sum them, and divide by total credit hours across all semesters.
How many credit hours are typical for a course in Pakistani universities?
In Pakistani universities, most theory courses are 3 credit hours. Courses with a practical lab component may be 4 credit hours. Students typically take 5 to 6 courses per semester, totaling 15 to 18 credit hours.
What is the Quaid-e-Azam University grading scale?
Quaid-e-Azam University uses a modified 5-point scale for MPhil students with only four grades: A (5.0), B (4.0), C (3.0), and F (0.0). It does not include plus/minus grade variations like A- or B+.
Can I calculate cumulative GPA across multiple semesters?
Yes, enable the 'Calculate cumulative GPA' option and enter your prior GPA and prior total credit hours. The calculator will combine your current semester results with your previous record to compute your overall CGPA.
How many courses can I enter in this GPA calculator?
You can enter up to 20 courses in this GPA calculator, which covers even the heaviest semester loads at Pakistani universities.