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GPA calculator: weighted and unweighted

Weighted and unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale.

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How to calculate your GPA

  1. 1

    Add each course with its letter grade and credit hours.

  2. 2

    Mark honors (+0.5) and AP/IB (+1.0) courses for your weighted GPA.

  3. 3

    Optionally include your previous GPA and credits to see your cumulative GPA.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?

Unweighted GPA uses the plain 4.0 scale for every class. Weighted GPA adds bonus points for harder classes, here +0.5 for honors and +1.0 for AP/IB, so it can go above 4.0.

How are credits used?

Each grade is multiplied by the course's credits, then the total is divided by all credits, so a 4-credit class counts more than a 1-credit class.

My school uses a different scale.

Schools vary, for example in how A+ or honors bonuses count. Check your school's handbook; this calculator uses the most common US 4.0 scale.

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