Weighted GPA Calculator
Calculate weighted GPA reflecting the academic rigor of Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Honors courses.
How was this GPA calculated?
Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed by dividing total quality points earned by total credit hours attempted:
Each course earns quality points equal to its credit hours multiplied by its numeric grade point value (e.g., 3 credits × 4.0 for an A = 12.0 quality points).
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Official Grade Point Average Audit & Semester Performance Summary
| # | Course Title | Level / Type | Credits | Grade | Grade Points | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary Totals | 0 | — | — | 0.00 | ||
GPA = 0.00 Quality Points / 0 Credit Hours = 0.000 (Rounded: 0.00)
Understanding Weighted GPA Scale Bonuses
Weighted GPAs reward students for undertaking college-level coursework in secondary school. The standard weighting model adds a positive offset to the unweighted 4.0 base points:
Regular / College Prep (4.0)
Standard high school courses receive no extra weight. An A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0.
Honors Courses (4.5)
Accelerated and Honors courses receive a +0.5 bonus. An A = 4.5, B = 3.5, C = 2.5, D = 1.5.
AP / IB / DE (5.0)
College-level classes receive a full +1.0 bonus. An A = 5.0, B = 4.0, C = 3.0, D = 2.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Class rank thresholds depend heavily on school competitiveness and course weighting policies. In high schools with heavy AP/IB participation, students in the top 1% take nearly all advanced coursework, yielding weighted GPAs between 4.6 and 5.0. In university programs, top 1% graduates (Summa Cum Laude) typically maintain a 3.92 to 4.00.
On an unweighted scale, the maximum is always 4.0 (all A’s). However, many high schools award a 1.0 quality point bonus for AP/IB courses (turning an A from 4.0 to 5.0). A student taking exclusively AP/IB courses and earning straight A’s will graduate with a 5.0 weighted GPA.
Maintaining an unweighted 4.0 requires earning an A or A+ in every single class without receiving a single A- (on strict plus/minus scales) or B. In college, especially in rigorous STEM or pre-med curricula, a 4.0 cumulative GPA is an exceptional achievement.
If a high school student completes 14 AP/IB classes with all A’s (5.0 each) and 6 regular required classes with all A’s (4.0 each), their weighted GPA will be (14×5.0 + 6×4.0) / 20 = 94 / 20 = 4.70. It is impossible on an unweighted 4.0 scale.
In an unweighted system, an "A" in an introductory elective and an "A" in AP Chemistry both receive 4.0 points. In a weighted system, advanced courses receive extra weighting (typically +0.5 for honors and +1.0 for AP/IB) to reward academic challenge and reflect course rigor.