High School GPA Calculator

Calculate both your weighted 5.0 GPA (with AP, IB, and Honors point bonuses) and your unweighted 4.0 GPA side by side for college applications and class rank.

High School Weighted GPA Calculator Dean's List

Select Regular, Honors (+0.5), or AP/IB (+1.0) for each course.

Course Name (4)4.0 GPA Scale Chart
Course #1
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Credits
Level
Course #2
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Course #3
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Credits
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Course #4
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Cumulative GPA
Grade Point Average (GPA) Live
Grade Point Average (GPA)
3.98
14 CreditsUnweighted: 3.55 GPA
Quality Points
55.7
Total Credits
14

Weighted vs. Unweighted High School GPA

Understanding the distinction between weighted and unweighted GPA is crucial when preparing high school transcripts and college admissions essays:

Unweighted GPA (4.0 Scale)

Calculates strictly by letter grades (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0) regardless of whether a course is standard or advanced. Top possible score is 4.0.

Weighted GPA (5.0 Scale)

Awards +0.5 for Honors courses and +1.0 for AP / IB courses, rewarding students who tackle challenging college-preparatory academics.

High School Grade Weighting Scale

Letter GradePercentageRegular (4.0)Honors (+0.5)AP / IB (+1.0)
A93–100%4.04.55.0
B83–86%3.03.54.0
C73–76%2.02.53.0
D63–66%1.01.52.0
F< 60%0.00.00.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Weighted GPA awards extra grade points to reflect the rigor of advanced classes. Typically: • Regular Courses: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0 • Honors Courses (+0.5): A = 4.5, B = 3.5, C = 2.5 • AP / IB Courses (+1.0): A = 5.0, B = 4.0, C = 3.0.

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