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How to Use
- 1Choose "Unweighted GPA" or "Weighted GPA" tab.
- 2Enter each course name, grade, and credit hours.
- 3For weighted GPA, also select the course type (Regular, Honors, AP/IB).
- 4Your GPA is calculated and updated in real time.
- 5Use "Load Samples" to see an example with pre-filled courses.
- 6Use "Add Course" to include more classes.
About GPA Calculator
The GPA Calculator supports both the standard unweighted 4.0 scale and the weighted scale used by many high schools. Weighted GPA gives a +0.5 bonus for Honors courses and +1.0 for AP/IB (capped at 5.0).
Enter any number of courses with their grades and credit hours to see your cumulative GPA, color-coded rating, and a detailed per-course breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 4.0 GPA scale?
The standard unweighted scale where A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0, with +/- adjustments.
What is weighted GPA?
Weighted GPA awards bonus points for harder courses: Honors courses get +0.5 and AP/IB courses get +1.0, allowing GPAs above 4.0 (up to 5.0).
How are credit hours used?
GPA is calculated as a weighted average: (grade points × credits) summed across all courses, divided by total credit hours.
Can my weighted GPA be above 4.0?
Yes. Weighted GPA allows up to 5.0 because Honors (+0.5) and AP/IB (+1.0) courses receive bonus grade points.