Don’t have your transcript handy? Enter your core course grades below and get your estimated unweighted and weighted GPA instantly. No account, no signup.
Enter your core academic courses only: Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language. Skip non-academic classes like PE, Health, Driver Ed, or Teacher Assist.
| Course / Subject | Type | Duration | Letter Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fill in at least one course with a letter grade and duration to see your GPA.
How it’s calculated: Unweighted uses a standard 4.0 scale. Weighted adds +1.0 for AP/IB/Honors courses (capped at 5.0). Full-year courses count as 1 credit, semester courses as 0.5.
Include only your core academic courses: Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language. Skip PE, Health, Driver Ed, Study Hall, or Teacher Assist. College admissions offices typically recalculate GPA using only academic subjects.
Unweighted GPA uses a straight 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. Weighted GPA adds +1.0 for AP or IB courses (capped at 5.0). A big gap between the two tells colleges you took a rigorous schedule, which they view very favorably.
Yes. A full-year course counts as 1 credit and carries twice the weight of a semester course (0.5 credits). Most core courses are full year, but some schools offer semester-length electives within the core subjects.
Most colleges recalculate GPA using core academic courses only, so this calculator is often closer to what an admissions office sees than the GPA on your school transcript. Rules vary: the UC system includes performing arts, some schools weigh Honors differently, and a few use their own scale. Treat this as a solid working estimate, not a guaranteed final number.
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