Work out grade point from credits instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Grade point average is total credit points divided by total credits attempted. Expressing the target as a credit point total rather than a GPA makes it actionable, because it tells you exactly how many points you must accumulate rather than an abstract average to hit.
GPA
GPA = Total credit points earned / Total credits attempted
Points needed
Points for target = Target GPA x Total credits
Because failed credits are attempted but earn no points, and excluding them would hide the effect of a failure on the average.
Only partially. The cumulative denominator grows with every semester, so late recoveries move the average slowly.