About the UM CGPA Calculator
Students at Universiti Malaya (UM) usually want one thing before result day: a CGPA number they can trust. This calculator is set up for Malaysian Public University Grading (IPTA 4.0) on a 4.0 scale — the same grade boundaries listed in most UM handbooks. Wrong scale? Tell us — or browse more Malaysia calculators.
How to use this calculator
- Choose Semester GPA if you only need this term, or CGPA if you are averaging multiple semesters.
- Add each subject with its credit hours and the letter grade from your UM transcript.
- Grades map to points on the 4.0 scale for you — no manual lookup table needed.
- Need a percentage figure or a target GPA plan? Switch tabs or turn on Pro mode above the results.
UM grading system
Universiti Malaya publishes grades under Malaysian Public University Grading (IPTA 4.0). The top mark on this scale is A (4.00 points). A failed course usually counts as 0.00 and will drag your cumulative average down until you pass it.
Percentage conversion
Many IPTA faculties use CGPA × 25 as a rough percentage estimate. Double-check with your faculty office before submitting forms.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate CGPA at UM?
Multiply each course's grade point by its credits, add everything up, then divide by total credits. That is the standard formula UM uses on the Malaysian Public University Grading (IPTA 4.0). Enter your courses above and the calculator does the arithmetic.
How do I convert UM CGPA to percentage?
Many IPTA faculties use CGPA × 25 as a rough percentage estimate. Double-check with your faculty office before submitting forms.
How do I work out CGPA from semester GPAs?
Weight each semester's GPA by its credit hours, add those weighted scores, then divide by total credits completed. CGPA mode on this page is built for exactly that — add each semester row instead of individual courses.
What is the highest CGPA at Universiti Malaya?
On the Malaysian Public University Grading (IPTA 4.0), the maximum grade point is 4.00. Straight A grades across every course would give you the top possible CGPA on that scale.
Is this UM calculator free?
Yes. No account, no download, and nothing you type is sent to our servers. It all runs in your browser.