What Is Weighted GPA?
Weighted GPA assigns higher point values to grades earned in advanced courses like AP, IB, and Honors classes, rewarding you for choosing more challenging coursework.
Weighted GPA Scale
| Letter Grade | Regular (4.0) | Honors (4.5) | AP / IB (5.0) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| B+ | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| B | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| C | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Pakistani Students: Weighted GPA is primarily used in US high school systems. HEC-affiliated universities use the standard 4.0 scale โ use our GPA Calculator instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a weighted GPA exceed 4.0? โ
Yes. AP and Honors courses add extra points to the scale. Students with many AP courses commonly have weighted GPAs of 4.5โ5.0.
Do universities care about weighted or unweighted GPA? โ
Most look at both. Unweighted GPA shows absolute grade performance. Weighted GPA shows course rigor context.