HKUST CGA Calculator
Use this HKUST CGA calculator to work out your cumulative grade average from each course's credits and letter grade, and your honors class once you add your Major CGA.
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Rules as of HKUST Academic Regulations 2026-27 and Degree Classification (UG), opened 4 November 2026. Last reviewed 2026-11-05.
Rule set: HKUST Academic Regulations 2026-27 and Degree Classification (UG), opened 4 November 2026. For HKUST undergraduates.
Leave out AU, DI, I, P, PA, PP, T and W. A course you repeated after an F: admitted in 2023-24 or later, enter only the latest attempt; earlier, enter both.
CGA so far and Major CGA
Rule set: HKUST's Academic Regulations
CGA = sum(grade point × credits) ÷ sum(credits)
Rules as of HKUST Academic Regulations 2026-27 and Degree Classification (UG), opened 4 November 2026. Status: confirmed against Academic Regulations Governing Undergraduate Studies, 2026-27 and Degree Classification (UG) on 4 November 2026.
- Grade points: A+ 4.3, A 4.0, A- 3.7, B+ 3.3, B 3.0, B- 2.7, C+ 2.3, C 2.0, C- 1.7, D 1.0, F 0.0.
- For students admitted in 2018-19 or later, a class needs both the minimum Major CGA (MCGA) and the minimum overall CGA. The page gives no rounding rule; its figures have 3 decimals.
- A TGA or CGA below 1.7 at the end of a regular term means academic warning, and a CGA below 1.5 means probation (not after the first CGA). The Dean's List needs a TGA of at least 3.7 on at least 12 credits, with no failed course.
- HKUST states no rounding rule, so the CGA is shown unrounded: 4 decimals, the rest cut off.
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How to use this HKUST CGA calculator
- Enter each course's credits and pick its letter grade. Names are optional. Add course gives you more rows.
- Leave out courses graded AU, DI, I, P, PA, PP, T or W: they carry no grade point.
- To add earlier terms, type the CGA and credits from your transcript. Add your Major CGA to see your honors class.
How HKUST works out the CGA
HKUST's Academic Regulations for 2026-27 (AR 7.1 and AR 8) give each letter a grade point and weight it by the course's credits, for the term average (TGA) and the cumulative average (CGA).
CGA = sum(grade point × credits) ÷ sum(credits)
- An F counts, worth 0. A repeated course after an F: admitted in 2023-24 or later, the earlier F drops out; earlier intakes count both attempts, weighted equally.
- The regulations state no rounding rule, so the calculator shows the CGA unrounded, and to 3 decimals as the class table prints them.
Worked example: a CGA of 3.254
This made-up example comes from GradeCat's research on HKUST's rule: four courses and 13 credits.
| Grade | Credits | Grade point | Grade point × credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 3 | 4.0 | 12 |
| B+ | 4 | 3.3 | 13.2 |
| A- | 3 | 3.7 | 11.1 |
| C | 3 | 2.0 | 6 |
12 + 13.2 + 11.1 + 6 = 42.3, and 42.3 ÷ 13 = 3.254 to 3 decimals (3.2538… exactly).
HKUST honors classes
HKUST's degree classification for students admitted in 2018-19 or later needs both a minimum Major CGA (MCGA) and a minimum overall CGA.
| Class | Minimum MCGA | Minimum CGA |
|---|---|---|
| First Class Honors | 3.600 | 3.400 |
| Second Class Honors, Division I | 2.850 | 2.700 |
| Second Class Honors, Division II | 2.150 | 2.000 |
| Third Class Honors | 1.700 | 1.700 |
| Pass | 0.850 | 0.850 |
Made-up example: a Major CGA of 3.620 and a CGA of 3.380 give Second Class Honors, Division I. The Major CGA reaches a First, but the CGA is under its 3.400. Students admitted in 2017-18 or earlier are classed on their graduation grade average instead; the HKUST Grading Scale has that table.
Warning, probation and the Dean's List
A TGA or CGA below 1.7 at the end of a regular term means academic warning, and a CGA below 1.5 means probation. The Dean's List needs a TGA of at least 3.7 on at least 12 credits, with no failed course.
HKUST CGA FAQ
How is the CGA calculated at HKUST?
Multiply each course's grade point by its credits, add these up, and divide by your total credits. 42.3 over 13 credits is about 3.254.
What CGA do I need for First Class Honors at HKUST?
A CGA of 3.400 and a Major CGA of 3.600, both together, if you were admitted in 2018-19 or later.
Is an A+ worth more than 4.0 at HKUST?
Yes. An A+ is worth 4.3 grade points, an A 4.0 and an A- 3.7.
Does a repeated course replace my F?
If you were admitted in 2023-24 or later, yes: the earlier F leaves every grade average. Earlier intakes count both attempts.
What CGA puts me on academic warning?
A TGA or CGA below 1.7 at the end of a regular term. A CGA below 1.5 means probation.
Related tools
- HKUST Grading Scale: grade points, honors classes and a class lookup.
- Weighted Grade Calculator: one course's mark from coursework and an exam.
- All tools for Hong Kong
Sources
- HKUST Academic Registry: Academic Regulations Governing Undergraduate Studies, 2026-27 (opened 4 November 2026)
- HKUST Academic Registry: Degree Classification (UG) (opened 4 November 2026)
Cite this page
GradeCat. (2026, November 5). HKUST CGA Calculator. https://gradecat.com/hk/hkust-cga-calculator/
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