Weighted GPA Calculator

Calculate weighted GPA from credits, grades, and course rigor bonuses for honors, AP, or IB classes

Example Results

1 examples

Calculate weighted semester GPA

Apply AP and Honors bonuses to credit-weighted grades

{
  "result": {
    "weightedGpa": 4.13,
    "unweightedGpa": 3.63,
    "totalCredits": 10,
    "totalQualityPoints": 41.3
  }
}
View input parameters
{ "courseData": "AP Math | 3 | A | AP\nHonors English | 4 | B+ | Honors\nBiology | 3 | A- | Regular", "honorsBonus": 0.5, "apBonus": 1, "maximumGpa": 5, "decimalPlaces": 3 }

Key Facts

Category
Math, Date & Finance
Input Types
textarea, number
Output Type
json
Sample Coverage
0
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Weighted GPA Calculator allows students to accurately determine their academic standing by factoring in course credits, letter grades, and specific rigor bonuses for AP, IB, or Honors classes.

When to Use

  • •When applying to colleges that require both weighted and unweighted GPA calculations.
  • •When you need to project how taking advanced placement or honors courses will impact your overall GPA.
  • •When comparing your academic performance across different grading scales or school systems.

How It Works

  • •Enter your course list using the format: Name | Credits | Grade | Level.
  • •Adjust the bonus points for Honors and AP/IB courses to match your school's specific grading policy.
  • •Set your maximum GPA scale (e.g., 4.0 or 5.0) and the desired number of decimal places for precision.
  • •Click calculate to receive your weighted and unweighted GPA along with total quality points.

Use Cases

High school students tracking their progress toward college admission requirements.
Academic advisors calculating potential GPA outcomes for students planning their upcoming semester.
Transfer students converting their previous academic records to a unified weighted scale.

Examples

1. Semester GPA Projection

High School Student
Background
A student is planning their upcoming semester and wants to see how adding an AP course will affect their overall GPA.
Problem
Need to calculate the impact of an AP course versus a standard course on the cumulative GPA.
How to Use
Input the current course list, assign 'AP' to the new course, and set the AP bonus to 1.0.
Example Config
honorsBonus: 0.5, apBonus: 1.0, maximumGpa: 5.0
Outcome
The calculator provides a clear comparison between the weighted GPA (including the AP bonus) and the unweighted GPA.

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FAQ

What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?

Unweighted GPA is calculated on a standard 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty, while weighted GPA adds extra points for more challenging courses like AP or Honors.

Can I customize the bonus points for AP classes?

Yes, you can adjust the AP/IB and Honors bonus fields to reflect the specific weightings used by your institution.

Does this calculator support different grading scales?

Yes, you can set the maximum GPA scale between 4.0 and 6.0 to accommodate various school grading systems.

How are credits handled in the calculation?

The calculator uses a credit-weighted average, ensuring that courses with more credit hours have a larger impact on your final GPA.

Is my data saved after I leave the page?

No, this tool processes your data locally in your browser and does not store your academic information.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/weighted-gpa-calculator

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
courseData textarea No -
honorsBonus number No -
apBonus number No -
maximumGpa number No -
decimalPlaces number No -

Response Format

{
  "key": {...},
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
JSON Data: JSON Data

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-weighted-gpa-calculator": {
      "name": "weighted-gpa-calculator",
      "description": "Calculate weighted GPA from credits, grades, and course rigor bonuses for honors, AP, or IB classes",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=weighted-gpa-calculator",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

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