Weighted GPA Calculator
Weighted GPA Calculator
Unweighted 4.0 · Weighted 5.0 · AP / IB / Honors bonus
| Course | Grade | Type | UW Pts | W Pts | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals / GPA | — | — | — | — | |
How the Weighted GPA Is Calculated
The GPA calculation multiplies each course grade by the credit value of that course and then divides the total grade points by the total number of credits.
Formula
Weighted GPA =
Total Quality Points ÷ Total Number of Credits
Where:
- Quality points represent the grade value assigned to each letter grade
- Credits represent the course weight or credit hours
This calculation produces the overall GPA for the semester or cumulative academic record.
Example Weighted GPA Calculation
Example:
Course | Letter Grade | Credits | Weighted Points
English (Honors) | A | 1 | 4.5
Math | B | 1 | 3.0
Science (AP) | A | 1 | 5.0
Total Quality Points = 12.5
Weighted GPA = 12.5 ÷ 3 = 4.17
Want to track this across all semesters? Use our cumulative GPA calculator or semester GPA calculator to monitor your full academic record.
Weighted GPA Scale Example
Many schools use a modified grading scale for advanced coursework.
| Letter Grade | Regular Course | Honors | AP / IB |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| B | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| C | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| D | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
For a full explanation of grading scales and GPA systems, explore our GPA guides or use our grade guides for course-specific grading tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
A weighted GPA calculator helps students determine their grade point average when courses have different difficulty levels. Advanced courses such as honors, AP, or IB classes may add extra grade points compared with regular classes.
A weighted GPA is calculated by multiplying each course grade by the credit value and the course weight. The total quality points are then divided by the total number of credits to determine the overall GPA.
An unweighted GPA uses a standard 4.0 scale where all classes are valued the same. A weighted GPA adds extra points for advanced courses such as honors or AP classes to reflect higher academic difficulty.
Yes. Many high schools assign additional grade points to advanced coursework like AP, IB, or honors classes. These courses may increase the weighted GPA compared with regular classes.
Yes. By entering course grades, credits, and course weights, the calculator can estimate your cumulative GPA across multiple semesters.
Yes. The calculator is completely free and allows students to quickly estimate their GPA based on weighted grading systems.
Yes. The calculator works smoothly on smartphones, tablets, and desktop devices, making it easy to calculate GPA anytime.