Weighted GPA Calculator
Compare a credit-weighted GPA with this tool’s sample course-level multipliers: regular ×1.0, honors ×1.1, and AP ×1.2. Check that this model matches your school.
Course Information
Your GPA Results
GPA Scale Reference
Level Multipliers
Understanding Weighted vs Unweighted GPA
Weighted GPA
This tool multiplies grade points for course levels such as Honors or AP courses.
- Regular courses: base points × 1.0
- Honors courses: base points × 1.1
- AP courses: base points × 1.2
- These sample multipliers can produce an average above 4.0
Unweighted GPA
The unweighted result removes the course-level multiplier. Credits still determine how much each course contributes.
- Each course is weighted by its credits
- Standard 4.0 scale maximum
- A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, etc.
- Only valid graded courses enter the average
GPA Calculation Strategies
Course Selection
Balance challenging courses with your ability to succeed. Taking more AP/Honors courses can boost weighted GPA but ensure you can maintain good grades.
Credit Planning
Higher credit courses have more impact on your GPA. Focus on earning high grades in courses worth more credits to maximize your overall GPA.
Grade Improvement
Before planning a retake, check your school’s rules for grade replacement or averaging and whether both attempts remain in the GPA. This calculator does not apply a repeat-course policy automatically.
The multipliers used in this calculator
| Letter Grade | Base points | Honors ×1.1 | AP ×1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | 4.40 | 4.80 |
| A− | 3.70 | 4.07 | 4.44 |
| B+ | 3.30 | 3.63 | 3.96 |
| B | 3.00 | 3.30 | 3.60 |
| F | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Keep your calculation reviewable
Record the assumptions
- The course list and term being calculated
- Grade values used for each letter
- Credits and course-level multipliers
- Treatment of repeats and ungraded courses
- Differences from your school's official policy
Two weighting models are different
- Multiplier example3.0 × 1.1 = 3.3
- Additive example3.0 + 0.5 = 3.5
- This toolUses multipliers
- Official reportingFollow school policy
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Name the weighting model.
In a multiplier model, a 3.0 grade with a 1.1 course multiplier contributes 3.3 points per credit before credit weighting.
The condition that changes the answer.
Multipliers and additive honors bonuses are different models. This tool's course-level settings must match the policy you intend to model.
Read the method guides ↗Make the result useful.
Read the selected course-level weight before comparing weighted and unweighted GPA.