Calculate your weighted GPA instantly. See both your weighted and unweighted GPA side by side, and find out how much your advanced courses are boosting your academic standing.
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Add your courses, select the course type, and enter your grade. The calculator applies weight bonuses automatically.
A weighted GPA gives extra credit to students who take more challenging courses like AP, honors, or IB classes. Unlike an unweighted GPA which tops out at 4.0, a weighted GPA can exceed 4.0.
Most high schools in the US use weighted GPA to reward students who push themselves academically. Colleges often look at both weighted and unweighted GPA when evaluating applications.
Here's how the same grades produce different GPAs depending on course type.
| Course | Grade | Type | Credits | Unweighted Pts | Weighted Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Biology | A | AP | 4 | 16.0 | 20.0 |
| Honors English | A- | Honors | 3 | 11.1 | 12.75 |
| Mathematics | B+ | Regular | 3 | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| IB History | B | AP/IB | 3 | 9.0 | 12.0 |
| Total | 13 | 3.54 GPA | 4.18 GPA | ||
Advanced courses boosted this student's GPA by +0.64 points
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