College GPA Calculator
Calculate unweighted and weighted grade point averages for US, Canadian, and international college courses with honors and AP weighting.
| Course Name | Grade | Credits | Course Type |
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Include Prior Cumulative GPA (Optional)
Standard 4.0 & 4.33 GPA Grading Scale Table
Grade point equivalencies across standard college, honors, and AP/IB courses
| Letter Grade | 4.0 Scale (Regular) | 4.33 Scale | Honors (+0.5) | AP / IB (+1.0) | Percentage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 | 4.33 | 4.50 | 5.00 | 97% – 100% |
| A | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.50 | 5.00 | 93% – 96% |
| A- | 3.70 | 3.70 | 4.20 | 4.70 | 90% – 92% |
| B+ | 3.30 | 3.30 | 3.80 | 4.30 | 87% – 89% |
| B | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 83% – 86% |
| B- | 2.70 | 2.70 | 3.20 | 3.70 | 80% – 82% |
| C+ | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.80 | 3.30 | 77% – 79% |
| C | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 73% – 76% |
| C- | 1.70 | 1.70 | 2.20 | 2.70 | 70% – 72% |
| D+ | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.80 | 2.30 | 67% – 69% |
| D | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 65% – 66% |
| F | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Below 65% |
Unweighted vs. Weighted GPA: What’s the Difference?
Understanding how course difficulty affects your academic transcript is critical for college admissions and scholarship applications:
Unweighted GPA (0.0 – 4.0)
Calculates all classes equally regardless of difficulty. An 'A' in a standard introductory course counts the same as an 'A' in an advanced honors seminar (4.0 points).
Weighted GPA (0.0 – 5.0)
Reflects course rigor by awarding extra points: +0.5 for Honors courses (A = 4.5) and +1.0 for AP/IB courses (A = 5.0). Preferred by competitive admissions boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is college GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale?
College GPA is calculated by multiplying each course’s credit hours by the grade point equivalent of the letter grade earned (e.g. A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0). The sum of all quality points is then divided by the total credit hours: GPA = Total Quality Points / Total Credit Hours.
What is the difference between unweighted and weighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA measures academic grades on a standard 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty (A = 4.0). Weighted GPA awards bonus points for advanced courses: Honors courses add +0.5 (A = 4.5) and Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses add +1.0 (A = 5.0).
How do I include my previous cumulative GPA?
Enter your prior cumulative GPA and prior completed credit hours into the "Prior Academic History" section. The calculator seamlessly blends your previous transcript with this semester’s results to calculate your updated cumulative GPA.
Does a grade of "W" (Withdrawal) or "P" (Pass) affect my GPA?
Standard Pass/Fail and Withdrawal courses do not earn numerical grade points and are not included in the GPA credit calculation denominator, so they do not alter your numerical GPA.