GPA Calculator

GPA (Grade Point Average) is the standard metric for academic performance in the United States. It converts letter grades into a numerical value (0.0 to 4.0) to provide a single summary of your academic history.

Weighted vs. Unweighted

• Unweighted (Standard): This scale caps at 4.0. An 'A' is always worth 4.0 points, regardless of whether the class was Gym or Advanced Calculus. This is what colleges look at for baseline comparison.
• Weighted: Designed to reward students for taking tougher classes (Honors, AP, IB). An 'A' in an AP class might be worth 5.0 points. This allows GPAs to exceed 4.0, reflecting course difficulty.

How to Raise Your GPA

Mathematically, the more credits you have completed, the harder it is to change your GPA.
Strategy: Prioritize high-credit courses. Getting an 'A' in a 4-credit Lab Science class has double the impact of getting an 'A' in a 2-credit Elective.