Weighted GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA on a 5.0 weighted scale. AP and IB courses get +1.0 added, Honors courses get +0.5.
How Weighting Works
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What Is a Weighted GPA?
A weighted GPA accounts for course difficulty by adding extra points for advanced classes. On a 5.0 scale, an A in an AP class is worth 5.0 points instead of 4.0, while an A in a regular class remains at 4.0.
Most high schools use weighted GPA to reward students who take more rigorous coursework. Colleges see both weighted and unweighted GPA on transcripts.
Weighted vs Unweighted GPA
An unweighted GPA uses the standard 4.0 scale regardless of course type. A weighted GPA can exceed 4.0 by adding bonus points for honors, AP, and IB courses. Learn more →
Do Colleges Prefer Weighted or Unweighted?
Most colleges recalculate GPA using their own system. However, seeing a high weighted GPA signals that you challenged yourself with advanced courses. Both numbers matter for different reasons.
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