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GPA Calculator — Weighted & Unweighted
Calculate your GPA on a 4.0 scale with support for weighted (AP/IB/Honors) courses. Enter grades and credits for an accurate semester or cumulative GPA.
About This Calculator
Your GPA is one of the most important numbers in your academic career — it determines scholarship eligibility, graduation honors, graduate school admission, and sometimes even job opportunities after graduation. Calculating it manually requires converting each letter grade to quality points, multiplying by credit hours, and dividing by total credits attempted. With 5-7 classes per semester, the math gets tedious fast and mistakes are easy to make. Our GPA calculator handles all the conversions automatically so you can quickly compute your current GPA, cumulative GPA, and see what grades you need to reach your target.
The Formula Behind This Calculator
GPA = Total grade points / Total credits Grade points = Grade value * Credits A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.
Understanding the math helps you verify results and make better decisions for your project.
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How to Use
- 1Enter the number of classes you're calculating.
- 2For each class, enter grade points (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0).
- 3For weighted courses (AP/IB/Honors), use A=5, B=4, C=3.
- 4Enter credit hours for each class (typically 3-4).
- 5Click Calculate for your weighted GPA.
When to Use
- →Calculating your semester GPA before report cards come out to see where you stand
- →Estimating how a future semester's grades would affect your cumulative GPA for college applications
- →Comparing your weighted vs unweighted GPA to understand the impact of AP and honors courses
Tips
- ✓For weighted courses (AP/IB/Honors), use A=5, B=4, C=3 to account for the extra difficulty level
- ✓Colleges recalculate GPA their own way — focus on taking challenging courses and getting the best grades you can
- ✓Use this calculator each semester to track your GPA trend — a rising GPA looks great on applications
FAQ
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted is on a 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. Weighted gives extra points for AP/IB/Honors (typically up to 5.0 or 6.0).
What GPA do I need for college?
Selective schools: 3.7+ unweighted. State universities: 3.0-3.5. Community colleges: typically open admission. Check each school's freshman profile.
Do colleges look at weighted or unweighted GPA?
Most colleges recalculate GPA using their own formula. They see both and consider the rigor of your course selection alongside the number.
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