Product Requirements Document: GPA Calculator

Purpose

A web app for students to calculate and track GPA using course grades and credits.

Target Users

• Persona: Jane, 18, college freshman, needs easy GPA tracking, uses laptop/phone, unfamiliar with GPA formulas.
• Needs: Simple interface, persistent data, free access.

Competitor Analysis

• GradePoint: Complex UI, requires sign-up.
• Easy GPA Calculator: No history feature.
• CollegeVine: Limited to US grading systems.
• GPA Calculator Advantage: Free, LocalStorage persistence, device-agnostic.

Features

• Input course name, grade (A-F), credits.
• Calculate GPA (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.).
• Save calculations in LocalStorage.
• View/clear history.

Value Proposition

Free, user-friendly, persistent GPA tracking accessible anywhere.

Pricing Strategy

• Free Tier: Full functionality.
• Future Premium: $5/month for GPA trends, PDF export.
• Unit Economics: Low Vercel hosting costs ($0-$20/month), high retention due to simplicity.