How to use the Weighted GPA Calculator
- For each class, enter the credits (1 for a full-year class is common) and the grade.
- Set the Type to Honors or AP / IB where it applies.
- Read your weighted GPA, with the unweighted GPA underneath.
How weighting works
A common system adds 0.5 points for Honors classes and 1.0 for AP and IB classes, so an A in an AP class counts as 5.0 instead of 4.0. That's why weighted GPAs can go above 4.0. An F gets no bonus. Schools differ: some weight only AP, some use other amounts, and some don't weight at all.
Weighted or unweighted: which do colleges use?
Both appear on transcripts. Many colleges recalculate GPAs their own way, often using unweighted grades from core subjects and looking separately at how challenging your schedule was. Report the version an application asks for.
Frequently asked questions
Can a weighted GPA be higher than 4.0?
Yes. With AP or Honors classes, weighted GPAs often reach 4.3 to 4.7 or more.
Should I take an AP class if I might get a B?
A B in an AP class (4.0 weighted) equals an A in a regular class on a weighted scale, but it lowers your unweighted GPA. Many colleges value the harder course, so it often pays off.