US GPA Calculator 2026 | Weighted & Unweighted GPA with AP/Honors
Calculate your weighted and unweighted GPA on the US 4.0 and 5.0 scales. Enter letter grades, credit hours, and course types (AP, IB, Honors, Regular) to compute your GPA instantly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions to help you use this calculator confidently.
How do I calculate my weighted GPA?
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How do I calculate my weighted GPA?
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Weighted GPA gives extra points for advanced courses: AP and IB courses receive up to 5.0 for an A, Honors courses receive up to 4.5, and regular courses use the standard 4.0 scale. The calculator applies these weights automatically based on your course type selection.
What's the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
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What's the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
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Unweighted GPA uses a standard 4.0 scale for all courses regardless of difficulty. Weighted GPA adds extra points for AP, IB, and Honors courses (typically up to 5.0). Colleges look at both — weighted shows course rigor, unweighted shows raw performance.
How many credits should each course be?
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How many credits should each course be?
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Most high school courses are 1 credit per year (or 0.5 per semester). College courses are typically 3-4 credits. Enter the credit value as shown on your transcript — the calculator works with any credit system.
Is this GPA calculator US-specific?
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Is this GPA calculator US-specific?
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Yes — this calculator uses the US 4.0 (unweighted) and 5.0 (weighted with AP/IB/Honors) grading scales with A+/A/A- and +/- letter grade variants common in American high schools and colleges.
Is this calculator free?
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Is this calculator free?
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Yes — completely free with no sign-up required.
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