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Weighted GPA Calculator
Calculate your weighted high school GPA with bonus points for Honors (+0.5) and AP/IB (+1.0) courses on a 5.0 scale. See your weighted and unweighted GPA side by side and understand exactly how rigorous courses boost your average.
Your Courses
Course Name
Credit Hours
Letter Grade
Course Type
Results
Weighted GPA
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Unweighted GPA
0.00
Total Credits
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Weighted vs. Unweighted: Unweighted GPA caps at 4.0 and ignores course difficulty. Weighted GPA adds bonus points for harder courses — typically +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP/IB — and can go up to 5.0. Colleges almost always recalculate using their own formula, so report both when asked.
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Course Type Bonuses Used Here
| Course Type | Bonus | Max Possible GPA per Course |
|---|---|---|
| Regular (×1.0) | +0.0 | 4.0 |
| Honors (×0.5 bonus) | +0.5 | 4.5 |
| AP / IB (×1.0 bonus) | +1.0 | 5.0 |
Note: Schools differ. Some add the bonus only when you earn a C or better; some use different bonus values. Use these results as an estimate.