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Weighted GPA Calculator (Honors & AP) — Free Tool
Enter each course's grade, credits, and course type. Honors and AP/IB courses earn bonus grade points for a weighted GPA above 4.0.
A weighted GPA rewards harder courses. Honors classes typically add 0.5 grade points and AP/IB classes add 1.0, so a weighted GPA can exceed 4.0. This calculator applies that bonus automatically.
Weighted vs. unweighted GPA
An unweighted GPA caps at 4.0 and treats every course the same. A weighted GPA adds bonus points for rigorous courses so students who take challenging classes aren't penalized for the lower grades those classes can produce.
Common weighting
| Course type | Bonus | Max points |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | +0.0 | 4.0 |
| Honors | +0.5 | 4.5 |
| AP / IB | +1.0 | 5.0 |
Weighting policies differ between schools — some use different bonuses or scales. Confirm with your school. For a standard average, use the GPA calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does a weighted GPA work?
- Advanced courses earn bonus grade points (commonly +0.5 for honors, +1.0 for AP/IB), so a weighted GPA can rise above 4.0.
- Can a weighted GPA be above 4.0?
- Yes. With AP/IB bonuses, a weighted GPA can reach as high as 5.0 on common scales.
- Which GPA do colleges look at?
- It varies — many recalculate GPA using their own method. Strong grades in rigorous courses help under most systems.