Weighted GPA Calculator
Calculate your weighted GPA with Honors and AP/IB bonuses. Add each course with its type — you get both the weighted GPA (5.0 scale) and the unweighted GPA instantly.
Calculate your weighted GPA
Add each course with its type (Regular, Honors, or AP/IB) — weighted and unweighted GPA shown.
| Course | Grade | Credits | Type |
|---|
Add at least one course with credits to see your GPA.
Weighting reference
| Course type | Bonus | A = | B = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | +0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Honors | +0.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| AP / IB | +1.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Weighted vs unweighted
Unweighted GPA caps at 4.0 — an A is 4.0 whether it's in gym or AP Physics.Weighted GPA rewards rigor: an A in an AP class is worth 5.0, so weighted GPAs can exceed 4.0. Colleges look at both, along with the actual difficulty of your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What is a weighted GPA?+
A weighted GPA gives extra grade points for harder courses: typically +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP/IB classes, on a 5.0 scale. An A in an AP course is worth 5.0 instead of 4.0. It rewards students who challenge themselves.
What's the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?+
Unweighted GPA uses a 4.0 scale for every course regardless of difficulty (an A is always 4.0). Weighted GPA adds bonuses for Honors/AP/IB courses and can exceed 4.0 — that's why some students have 4.5+ GPAs.
How much weight do Honors and AP classes add?+
The most common system: Honors adds +0.5 (A = 4.5) and AP/IB adds +1.0 (A = 5.0). Policies vary by school and state — some cap at 5.0, some use different bonuses. Check your school's grading policy.
Do colleges prefer weighted or unweighted GPA?+
Colleges see both. They recalculate GPAs using their own system and look at course rigor — taking AP/Honors classes and doing well in them is a strong signal, even if your weighted GPA is what makes headlines.
What is a good weighted GPA?+
On a 5.0 scale, 4.0+ is generally strong (A-/B+ average with rigor), and 4.5+ is excellent — typically A averages with several honors/AP courses. Context matters more than the raw number.
How is weighted GPA calculated?+
Convert each course's letter grade to grade points, add the type bonus (Regular +0, Honors +0.5, AP/IB +1.0), multiply by credits, sum, and divide by total credits. The calculator shows both weighted and unweighted results.