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Calculate your weighted and unweighted GPA in seconds. Add your classes below and watch both numbers update live on the 4.0 and weighted scales — then use the full suite of high school, college, and cumulative GPA calculators to track every number that matters for college admissions.

GPA calculatorAdd your classes — results update live.

Class (optional)

Grade

Course type

Set a course type to Honors, AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment to see the weighted bump. Grades follow the standard 4.0 scale.

Weighted GPA
ON A WEIGHTED SCALE
Unweighted GPA
ON THE 4.0 SCALE

Pick a grade for at least one class to see your weighted and unweighted GPA.

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How to Calculate GPA

Every GPA works the same way. You convert each grade to points, weight each class, and average the result. On the standard 4.0 scale, an A is 4.0, a B is 3.0, a C is 2.0, and plus/minus grades fall in between.

The one big choice is weighted vs. unweighted. An unweighted GPA calculator gives every class equal footing and tops out at 4.0. A weighted GPA calculator adds a rigor bump — usually +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment — so a weighted GPA can rise above 4.0. The calculator above computes both at once, so you never have to guess which number a college wants.

Weighted vs. unweighted at a glance
UnweightedWeighted
Scale0 – 4.00 – 5.0 (typically)
A in AP Calculus4.05.0
A in regular English4.04.0
What it measuresRaw gradesGrades + course rigor
Who leans on itColleges comparing applicantsHigh schools for class rank

High School, College & Cumulative GPA

The math is universal, but the details shift by level. Pick the calculator that matches your situation:

Not sure what a number means? A 3.5+ unweighted GPA is strong at most colleges, and a 3.7 or higher is competitive at selective schools — but admissions officers always read GPA alongside course rigor and your grade trend. Once you know your number, check your admissions chances at specific schools.

Which GPA Calculator Should I Use?

Every GPA Calculator in One Place

Browse the full suite — filter by level or search by name, then jump straight to the tool you need.

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High School GPA Calculator
Calculate your weighted and unweighted high school GPA class by class.
College GPA Calculator
Calculate your semester and cumulative college GPA by credit hours.
Cumulative GPA Calculator
Combine your prior GPA and credits with new grades to find your updated cumulative GPA.
Weighted GPA Calculator
See your GPA with AP, IB, and Honors bumps on the 5.0 weighted scale.
Unweighted GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA on the standard 4.0 scale, the way colleges compare it.
Percentage to GPA Calculator
Convert any percentage grade to a 4.0-scale GPA with the full conversion chart.
GPA Scale & Conversion Charts
Letter grade to GPA charts for the 4.0 and weighted 5.0 scales, with an instant converter.
Middle School GPA Calculator
Track your middle school GPA and learn which grades follow you to high school.
Final Grade Calculator
Find the exact score you need on your final exam to hit your target grade.
Science GPA Calculator
Calculate your BCPM science GPA for med school applications alongside your overall GPA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Convert each grade to points on the 4.0 scale (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, and so on), weight every class equally in high school or by credit hours in college, then average. The calculator above does it instantly — add a row per class, pick a grade, and your GPA updates live.

An unweighted GPA treats every class the same and maxes out at 4.0. A weighted GPA adds a bump for rigor — typically +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment — so it can climb above 4.0 on a weighted scale. Colleges usually look at both, which is why this weighted GPA calculator shows them side by side.

A 3.5+ unweighted GPA is strong at most colleges, and a 3.7 or above is competitive at selective schools. But GPA is read in context — course rigor, upward trends, and your school's grading scale all matter. Use the high school GPA calculator above to see where you stand, then check your admissions odds at specific colleges.

A cumulative GPA is the credit-weighted average of every term you've completed. You blend your prior GPA (and the credits it was earned over) with your new grades. Our dedicated cumulative GPA calculator handles the merge for you so your running number is always accurate.

Most colleges recalculate GPA using their own formula, and many focus on an unweighted core-course GPA so applicants are compared on the same 4.0 scale. Still, a strong weighted GPA signals that you challenged yourself. Report both, keep taking rigorous classes, and pair a high GPA with strong test scores and activities.

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