Work out your semester or cumulative GPA in seconds. Enter your classes, letter grades and credits — the calculator shows both your unweighted GPA on the standard 4.0 scale and your weighted GPA with Honors and AP/IB boosts.
How GPA is calculated
Each letter grade is converted to grade points (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0). Multiply the points by the course credits, add them up, and divide by the total credits. A weighted GPA adds 0.5 for Honors and 1.0 for AP, IB or dual-enrollment classes.
Weighted vs. unweighted GPA
Colleges usually look at both. The unweighted GPA compares students fairly on the same 4.0 scale, while the weighted GPA shows that you took harder classes. Many admissions offices also recalculate GPA using only core academic subjects.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.5 GPA good?
Yes — a 3.5 is a solid B+/A- average and meets the requirement for many scholarships and selective colleges.
Can a weighted GPA be higher than 4.0?
Yes. With AP or Honors classes, a weighted GPA can reach 4.5 or 5.0, depending on your school’s scale.
How do I raise my GPA?
Focus on classes with the most credits, retake courses if your school replaces grades, and use the “next target” table above to see how many grade steps you need.