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Weighted GPA Calculator

Calculate weighted GPA using course grade points, course level, and credit hours.

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Weighting System

Course 1 Grade Points

Course 1 Level Code

Course 1 Credits

Course 2 Grade Points

Course 2 Level Code

Course 2 Credits

Course 3 Grade Points

Course 3 Level Code

Course 3 Credits

Result

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Formula

Core Formula

\text{Weighted GPA} = \frac{\sum (\text{Grade Points} \times \text{Credits})}{\sum \text{Credits}}

How it works: Each course grade receives a level bonus, then grade points are weighted by credit hours.

Worked Example

Regular 3.7 with 3 credits and AP 4.0 with 4 credits gives weighted GPA above unweighted GPA.

How Weighted GPA Works

Weighted GPA rewards students for taking challenging courses by adding bonus grade points for Honors and AP/IB classes. This means a B in AP could be worth more than an A in a regular class.

Regular courses use the standard 4.0 scale (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0)
Honors courses typically add 0.5 bonus points (A=4.5, B=3.5)
AP and IB courses typically add 1.0 bonus points (A=5.0, B=4.0)
Weighted GPA can exceed 4.0, which is why some students report GPAs of 4.3 or higher

Many colleges recalculate GPA using their own weighting system, but a high weighted GPA demonstrates course rigor and academic ambition.

You can also calculate changes using our Forgetting Curve and Revision Scheduler, Semester GPA Calculator, College GPA Calculator, CGPA Calculator or Grade Average Calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is weighted GPA?

Weighted GPA adds bonus grade points for advanced courses (Honors, AP, IB) before averaging. This rewards students for taking harder classes and allows GPA to exceed the standard 4.0 maximum.

Can weighted GPA exceed 4.0?

Yes. With AP/IB bonuses, an A earns 5.0 points instead of 4.0. A student taking mostly AP classes can achieve a weighted GPA well above 4.0.

Do colleges use weighted or unweighted GPA?

Many colleges recalculate GPA using their own system. However, they value course rigor highly. A 3.8 weighted with AP courses often looks better than a 4.0 unweighted with only regular courses.

How much does Honors add vs AP?

In the standard weighting system, Honors adds 0.5 points and AP/IB adds 1.0 point per course. Some schools use different bonus amounts, which is why this calculator includes multiple weighting options.

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