Weighted GPA Calculator
Honors and AP weighted GPA on the 5.0 scale.
Your courses
Weighted GPA adds extra points for harder courses: Honors +0.5, AP/IB +1.0, capped at 5.0. An F earns 0 points even in an AP course. Results are estimates — your school registrar is the official source. For a plain semester GPA, use the GPA calculator.
How weighting works
| Letter grade | Regular (+0) | Honors (+0.5) | AP / IB (+1.0) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Plus and minus grades shift by the same steps (for example, an A− in an AP course is 4.7, a B+ in an Honors course is 3.8). Weighted points are capped at 5.0, so an A+ in an AP course is 5.0, not 5.3. Your unweighted GPA ignores course difficulty entirely and caps at 4.0.
What is a weighted GPA calculator?
A weighted GPA calculator rewards you for taking harder courses: Honors classes add 0.5 grade points and AP/IB classes add 1.0, on a scale that runs to 5.0 instead of 4.0. An A in an AP course is worth 5.0, an A in an Honors course is worth 4.5, and an A in a regular course is worth 4.0 — so two students with the same letter grades can have different weighted GPAs depending on how challenging their schedules were.
This calculator shows both numbers side by side: your weighted GPA on the 5.0 scale and your unweighted GPA on the 4.0 scale. Colleges often look at both — the weighted GPA shows course rigor, while the unweighted GPA makes it easy to compare students from different schools. Like every GPA, both are credit-weighted: a 4-credit course moves the average more than a 1-credit course.
Weighting rules vary by school. Some schools weight only AP/IB and not Honors, some use different bonus values, and some cap the weighted GPA below 5.0. Check your school's policy if you need the official figure — results here follow the common Regular +0, Honors +0.5, AP/IB +1.0 system, capped at 5.0.
How weighted GPA works
Harder courses earn extra points. Regular courses use the standard scale (A = 4.0). Honors courses add +0.5 (A = 4.5) and AP/IB courses add +1.0 (A = 5.0). The calculator shows your weighted GPA side by side with your unweighted GPA, so you can see exactly what the weighting is worth.
Colleges usually recalculate GPA on their own scale when they review applications, so your weighted number is a guide, not an official figure. Your registrar is the official source.
For an unweighted GPA, use the GPA calculator on the 4.0 scale.
How to use the weighted GPA calculator
- Enter each course's name, course type (Regular, Honors, or AP/IB), credit hours, and letter grade.
- Add or remove course rows with the buttons.
- Press Calculate weighted GPA to see your weighted GPA (5.0 scale) and unweighted GPA (4.0 scale) side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Honors and AP courses add to GPA?
On the common system used here, Honors adds 0.5 grade points and AP/IB adds 1.0. An A in an AP course is worth 5.0, an A in Honors is 4.5, and an A in a regular course is 4.0. Some schools use different bonuses — check your school's policy.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Weighted GPA (up to 5.0) adds bonus points for harder courses, so it reflects course rigor. Unweighted GPA (up to 4.0) treats every course the same, so it is easier to compare across schools. Colleges often look at both.
Can weighted GPA go above 5.0?
Not on this system — weighted points are capped at 5.0, so an A+ in an AP course is 5.0. Some schools use different scales, so confirm your school's cap if you need the official figure.
Does an F in an AP course still get bonus points?
No. An F earns 0 grade points in every course type — there is no bonus for failing a hard course. The bonus only applies to passing grades.
Do colleges prefer weighted or unweighted GPA?
Most colleges recalculate GPA using their own rules anyway, and they look at your transcript to see course rigor directly. A strong unweighted GPA with challenging courses is the combination that matters most.
Is GPA weighted by credit hours too?
Yes. Each course contributes grade points multiplied by its credit hours, then the total is divided by total credits. A 4-credit AP course moves your weighted GPA more than a 1-credit Honors course.
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