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Weighted GPA Calculator

Calculate your weighted GPA including AP, IB, and honors classes. See how advanced courses boost your GPA on a 5.0 scale.

A weighted GPA gives extra grade points for advanced courses: AP and IB classes add 1.0 (so an A = 5.0), and honors classes add 0.5 (A = 4.5). This calculator computes your weighted GPA on a 5.0 scale, rewarding you for taking challenging coursework.

Tips for Weighted GPA

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Weighted scale: Regular A=4.0, Honors A=4.5, AP/IB A=5.0. Some schools use different weightings

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Taking AP/IB courses even with slightly lower grades can result in a higher weighted GPA than all A's in regular classes

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A weighted GPA above 4.0 signals to colleges that you are taking rigorous courses — this matters for admissions

Frequently Asked Questions

How is weighted GPA different from unweighted?
Unweighted GPA uses a 4.0 scale for all classes. Weighted GPA adds bonus points for advanced courses: typically +1.0 for AP/IB and +0.5 for honors. So an A in an AP class is worth 5.0 instead of 4.0. This rewards students who take harder courses.
Last updated: April 2026

Data sources: Standard mathematical formulas

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