Weighted GPA Calculator for Honors and AP Classes
Short answer
A weighted GPA calculator gives Honors classes a smaller bonus than AP/IB classes, then averages all the weighted grade points by credits.
Most schools do not weight every advanced course the same way. Honors often adds +0.5 while AP, IB, or dual-enrollment adds +1.0. That means an A in Honors and an A in AP are both excellent, but they do not contribute the same number of grade points.
This page handles that difference course by course. You can mix regular, Honors, and AP classes in one schedule and see the exact effect, instead of applying one blanket bonus to the whole term.
How to calculate weighted GPA for Honors and AP
- 1List the classes. Enter every course you took with its letter grade and credits.
- 2Choose Honors or AP. Set each advanced class to its correct level so the right bonus is used.
- 3Compare the result. Review the weighted GPA and compare it with the same grades unweighted if needed.
- 4Share or adjust. Edit classes or use the shareable URL if you want to reopen the same schedule later.
Frequently asked questions
Is Honors weighted the same as AP?+
Usually no. A common setup is +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP or IB, which is why a weighted GPA calculator needs a separate level setting for each course.
What is an A in AP on a weighted scale?+
Under a common 5.0 system, an A in AP or IB is worth 5.0 grade points instead of the 4.0 used for a regular class.
What is a B in AP worth?+
On a common weighted scale, a B in AP is worth 4.0 points, which can equal the value of an A in a regular class.