📊 Weighted GPA Calculator
How to Calculate Weighted GPA
Add your courses, grades, and credit hours for an instant weighted GPA calculation with full breakdown.
📊 Weighted GPA Calculator
Course NameGradeCredits
–Weighted GPA
–Unweighted GPA
–Total Credits
How to Calculate Weighted GPA
A weighted GPA assigns additional grade points to more challenging courses — typically AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate), and Honors courses — giving students credit for course difficulty. Here’s the formula:
Weighted GPA = Σ(Quality Points × Credit Hours) ÷ Σ(Credit Hours)
Where Quality Points = Grade Points + Course Weight
AP/IB courses: +1.0 weight | Honors: +0.5 weight | Standard: +0
Where Quality Points = Grade Points + Course Weight
AP/IB courses: +1.0 weight | Honors: +0.5 weight | Standard: +0
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1.3D
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FAQ
An unweighted GPA scores all courses on a 4.0 scale regardless of difficulty. A weighted GPA adds additional points for AP, IB, or Honors courses (typically +1.0 for AP/IB, +0.5 for Honors), allowing a maximum GPA above 4.0. Colleges use both metrics — weighted GPA shows course difficulty, unweighted shows raw grade performance.
A weighted GPA of 4.0 or above is generally considered excellent and competitive for selective universities. A 3.5+ weighted GPA is strong for most universities. The average weighted GPA for admitted students at highly selective schools (Ivy League, MIT, Stanford) typically ranges from 4.0–4.5. A 3.0 weighted GPA indicates average academic performance in a challenging curriculum.
Most colleges look at both. Admissions officers understand that weighted GPAs vary by school — a 4.5 weighted GPA at one school may be harder to achieve than at another depending on AP availability. Many colleges recalculate GPA using their own scale to standardise comparisons. The unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale is often used as the baseline comparison point.