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Weighted GPA Calculator on a 4.0 Scale
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This GPA calculator computes your cumulative grade point average on a standard 4.0 scale, supporting both weighted and unweighted calculations for high school and college coursework. It's built for students tracking their academic standing, parents helping plan course loads, and anyone applying to college or scholarships who needs an accurate GPA figure. Enter each course's letter grade or grade points along with its credit hours, and the calculator instantly computes your overall GPA by weighting each grade according to its credit value. This is especially useful when honors or AP classes carry extra weight, since the tool lets you account for that in the final average. The calculator is completely free, requires no signup, and works entirely in your browser, meaning your grades and course information are never uploaded or stored anywhere. Scroll down to enter your courses and see your GPA calculated instantly.
Features
- Calculates cumulative GPA on a standard 4.0 scale
- Supports weighted grades for honors and AP courses
- Accounts for credit hours per course
- Add unlimited courses and grades
- Instant recalculation as you edit entries
- Works for high school and college GPA tracking
Why use this weighted gpa / grade point average calculator?
- Instant GPA results with no manual averaging
- Fully private — grades are never stored or uploaded
- Accurate credit-weighted GPA calculation
- Easy to use for planning future semesters
- Completely free with unlimited use
Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale?
Each letter grade is converted to grade points (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.), multiplied by the course's credit hours, then the total grade points are divided by total credit hours.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA treats all courses equally on a 4.0 max scale, while weighted GPA gives extra points (often up to 5.0) for honors, AP, or IB courses to reflect their added difficulty.
How do I calculate my cumulative GPA across multiple semesters?
Add all courses from every semester into the calculator with their respective credit hours and grades; the tool averages them together into one cumulative figure.
Does a C+ count differently than a C in GPA calculations?
Yes, plus and minus grades typically have slightly different grade point values (e.g., C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0), and this calculator accounts for those distinctions.
Is 3.0 GPA considered good?
A 3.0 GPA (B average) is generally considered solid and competitive for many colleges and scholarships, though requirements vary by institution and program.
Can this calculator handle AP or honors weighting?
Yes, you can input weighted grade points for honors and AP courses to reflect the extra weighting used by many high schools.