High School GPA Calculator – Calculate Weighted & Unweighted GPA Easily

High School GPA Calculator

High School GPA Calculator: Calculate Weighted & Unweighted GPA Easily

Welcome to the comprehensive High School GPA Calculator. This tool is designed to accurately calculate both your **Unweighted GPA** (based on a standard 4.0 scale) and your **Weighted GPA** (which includes bonus points for Honors, AP, IB, and College-Level courses). Simply add your courses, select the letter grade, credit hours, and class weight, and press 'Calculate' for an instant, clear result. Start tracking your academic progress today!

GPA Calculation Results

Cumulative GPA

Unweighted:

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Weighted:

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Semester Breakdown:

Statistics Visualizer: (e.g., GPA vs. National Average, GPA trends over semesters, etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between Weighted and Unweighted GPA? ▼

**Unweighted GPA** uses a standard 4.0 scale where an 'A' is 4.0, regardless of the class difficulty. **Weighted GPA** adds a bonus (often 0.5 or 1.0 point) to the scale for advanced classes like Honors, AP, IB, and College-Level courses to account for the increased rigor. A weighted GPA can exceed 4.0.

How are credit hours factored into the GPA calculation? ▼

Credit hours represent the weight of a course. The GPA is a **weighted average**. The formula multiplies the Grade Point Value by the Credit Hours for each course, sums these products (total quality points), and then divides by the total credit hours. This ensures a one-credit course impacts the GPA more than a half-credit course.

What bonus points does this calculator use for weighted courses? ▼

This calculator uses standard bonus points: **Honors** adds **0.5 points** (e.g., A=4.5), and **AP/IB/College Level** classes add **1.0 point** (e.g., A=5.0) to the standard unweighted grade point value (4.0 for A). The 'Regular' weight uses no bonus.

Can I use this calculator for both semester and cumulative GPA? ▼

Yes. The calculator first provides a detailed breakdown of your **Semester GPA** (both weighted and unweighted) for each semester you enter. It then computes the **Cumulative GPA** by averaging the results of all courses across all entered semesters.

What is the grading scale used in this calculator? ▼

This calculator uses a standard high school grading scale for the unweighted points: A+ (4.0), A (4.0), A- (3.7), B+ (3.3), B (3.0), B- (2.7), C+ (2.3), C (2.0), C- (1.7), D+ (1.3), D (1.0), F (0.0). This is the basis for both weighted and unweighted calculations.