Unweighted GPA Calculator

Calculate your unweighted GPA on the standard 4.0 scale. Every class counts the same regardless of level: an A is 4.0 whether it's in AP Chemistry or study hall.

Your courses (5)Letter or percent, e.g. B+ or 88
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GPA (4.0 scale)

3.60

That averages to A- across 5 credits.

  • Quality points18.0
  • Total credits5

A+ counts as 4.0. Pass/fail classes don't count — leave them out.

How to use it

  1. Enter each class and its grade.
  2. Set credits if your classes differ in length.
  3. The result is your GPA on a 4.0 scale.

The formula

Unweighted GPA = Σ (grade points × credits) ÷ Σ credits

A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0 …

Good to know

  • Unweighted GPA is the easiest number to compare across schools, which is why scholarship forms often ask for it.
  • To turn a weighted GPA into an unweighted one, recalculate from the letter grades — you can't just subtract a fixed amount.

Questions

Can unweighted GPA be above 4.0?

No. 4.0 is the maximum on an unweighted scale. A GPA above 4.0 is weighted.

What is a good unweighted GPA?

3.0 is about average for U.S. high school graduates, 3.5 is strong, and 3.8–4.0 is typical for admits to the most selective colleges.

Does an A+ count as 4.3?

On most U.S. high school and college scales an A+ is worth 4.0, the same as an A. A few colleges give 4.33 for an A+; this calculator uses 4.0, so if your school is one of them your real GPA will be slightly higher.