Weighted GPA Calculator: AP & Honors Courses
Calculate high school GPA with AP/Honors weighting.
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Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA
An unweighted GPA measures grades on a scale of 0 to 4.0. A weighted GPA takes the difficulty of your coursework into account, giving extra points for AP (Advanced Placement) or Honors classes.
Typical Weighting Scale
| Grade | Standard | Honors (+0.5) | AP/IB (+1.0) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| B | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| C | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Weighted GPA FAQs
Do colleges look at weighted or unweighted GPA?
Most colleges look at both. They consider the weighted GPA to see if you challenged yourself with difficult courses.
What is the highest possible weighted GPA?
It depends on the school's scale, but it can often go up to 5.0 or even higher if a student takes exclusively AP classes.