See your weighted GPA (with AP and Honors bonus points) alongside your unweighted GPA — side by side, in real time.
Weighted vs Unweighted5.0 ScaleAP / IB / Honors
Weighted GPA Calculator
Enter your courses, grades, and class types to see your weighted GPA (5.0 scale) and unweighted GPA (4.0 scale) side by side.
Add your courses below to compare weighted vs. unweighted GPA.
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How to Use
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Enter your course name and credit hours.
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Select your letter grade from the dropdown.
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Select the class type — Regular adds no bonus, Honors adds +0.5, AP or IB adds +1.0 to the grade point value on the weighted scale.
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Your weighted (5.0 scale) and unweighted (4.0 scale) GPAs are displayed side by side and update in real time.
Grade Point Scale
A+4.0
A4.0
A−3.7
B+3.3
B3.0
B−2.7
C+2.3
C2.0
C−1.7
D+1.3
D1.0
D−0.7
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About Weighted GPA
Weighted GPA rewards students for taking more challenging courses by adding bonus points to the grade point value. The standard system adds +0.5 for Honors classes and +1.0 for AP or IB classes, placing weighted GPA on a 5.0 scale. A student with a 4.2 weighted GPA, for example, is earning above a perfect 4.0 through the combination of high grades in advanced courses.
Not all schools and colleges use the same weighted GPA scale. Some schools cap at 4.5, others use different bonus amounts. When submitting applications, always clarify whether you are reporting weighted or unweighted GPA, and be prepared to provide both if asked.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum weighted GPA?
The maximum weighted GPA is 5.0, achieved by earning an A or A+ in every AP or IB class. In practice, a weighted GPA above 4.5 is rare and indicates a student taking nearly all AP/IB courses and earning top grades. Most students with rigorous schedules land between 3.8 and 4.5 weighted.
How much does an AP class boost my GPA?
On the weighted scale, AP and IB classes add 1.0 point to your grade point value. An A in an AP class is worth 5.0 (instead of 4.0), a B is worth 4.0 (instead of 3.0), and a C is worth 3.0 (instead of 2.0). Even a lower grade in an AP class can compare favorably to a higher grade in a Regular class on the weighted scale.
Should I take harder classes even if my GPA drops?
Generally yes. Admissions officers understand that harder courses are riskier and consider course rigor alongside GPA. A 3.7 unweighted GPA in all AP classes is typically viewed more favorably than a 4.0 unweighted GPA in only Regular classes. The weighted GPA reflects this extra effort, but the course selection itself is evaluated independently by most colleges.
Do all high schools use the same weighted GPA system?
No. The +0.5 Honors / +1.0 AP system is the most common, but some schools use +0.5 for both, or different multipliers entirely. Some schools cap weighted GPA at 4.5 rather than 5.0. Your school’s student handbook or counselor can tell you the exact weighting policy used on your official transcript.