About the USM CGPA Calculator
If you are at USM, you have probably tried doing CGPA math in Notes or Excel at least once. We saved you the trouble: pick your courses, enter credits and grades, and the tool applies Universiti Sains Malaysia's Malaysian Public University Grading (IPTA 4.0) automatically. Wrong scale? Tell us — or browse more Malaysia calculators.
How to use this calculator
- Pick the mode that fits: one semester (SGPA) or your full running average (CGPA).
- Enter course names if it helps you stay organised; credits and grades are what matter for the math.
- The 4.0 scale is already loaded for USM.
- Use the Percentage tab for a rough conversion, or Pro tools if you are planning next semester's targets.
USM grading system
Universiti Sains Malaysia 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 USM?
Multiply each course's grade point by its credits, add everything up, then divide by total credits. That is the standard formula USM uses on the Malaysian Public University Grading (IPTA 4.0). Enter your courses above and the calculator does the arithmetic.
How do I convert USM 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 Sains Malaysia?
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 USM calculator free?
Yes. No account, no download, and nothing you type is sent to our servers. It all runs in your browser.