College GPA Calculator
Calculate your weighted and unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale. Add courses, select grades, and see your GPA instantly with support for Honors and AP course bonuses.
College GPA Calculator
Calculate your weighted and unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale
Courses
Formula
GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) / Σ(Credits)Weighted GPA adds +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP courses
How to Use
- 1Add your courses — Enter each course name, or leave blank for unnamed courses.
- 2Select grades — Choose the letter grade you received for each course (A+ through F).
- 3Set credit hours — Select the number of credit hours for each course.
- 4Mark special courses — Check Honors (+0.5) or AP/IB (+1.0) for weighted GPA calculation.
- 5View your GPA — See both weighted and unweighted GPA calculated automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA uses a standard 4.0 scale where an A equals 4.0 regardless of course difficulty. Weighted GPA adds bonus points for advanced courses: +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP/IB courses, allowing GPAs above 4.0.
How is GPA calculated?
GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points by its credit hours, summing all values, then dividing by total credit hours. Formula: GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) / Σ(Credits).
What is a good college GPA?
Generally, a GPA of 3.0 or higher is considered good. A 3.5+ is very good, and 3.7+ is excellent. For graduate school applications, many programs prefer 3.0 or higher.
Do all colleges use the same GPA scale?
Most US colleges use the 4.0 scale, but some use different scales or calculate weighted GPA differently. Always check your specific institution's grading policy.
How do plus and minus grades affect GPA?
Plus grades add 0.3 points (A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3) and minus grades subtract 0.3 points from the base grade value. An A+ is typically capped at 4.0 for unweighted GPA.