Weighted GPA Calculator
| Course (optional) | Credits | Grade | Level | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Most schools: +0.5 honors, +1.0 AP, so an A in AP is 5.0
Weighted GPA
4.04
- Unweighted
- 3.58
- Credits
- 5.5
- Honors courses
- 1
- AP / IB courses
- 2
Weighting adds a fixed bonus to each passing grade in a harder course, so the weighted GPA can exceed 4.0. Colleges often recalculate GPAs on their own scale, and many look at the unweighted figure alongside the courses you took.
Calculate a high school weighted GPA, which adds bonus points for honors and AP, IB or dual-enrollment courses, alongside the unweighted 4.0-scale GPA, with the bonus for each course level adjustable to match your school.
Formula
Worked Example
The AP English A− counts as 3.7 + 1.0 = 4.7, the honors B+ as 3.3 + 0.5 = 3.8 and the AP Biology B as 4.0. Weighted points total 22.2 over 5.5 credits, or 4.04; without the bonuses the same grades average 3.58.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
An unweighted GPA uses the same 4.0 scale for every course. A weighted GPA adds a bonus for harder classes, usually 0.5 for honors and 1.0 for AP or IB, so an A in an AP class counts as 5.0 and the GPA can go above 4.0.
Do colleges use weighted or unweighted GPA?
Many colleges recalculate GPA on their own scale, often using only academic core courses and their own rules for weighting. They usually see both figures on the transcript and look at how demanding your courses were as well as the grades.
Is a B in an AP class better than an A in a regular class?
On a typical weighted scale they are worth the same, 4.0 points. Admissions officers often value the harder course, but a pattern of low grades in many AP classes can hurt more than it helps.