Unweighted GPA Calculator
Unweighted GPA treats every class the same on a common 4.0 letter scale. An A in AP Physics and an A in a regular elective both count as 4.0—there is no extra boost for rigor. That makes unweighted GPA useful when you want a clean average, when your transcript lists both figures, or when a college says it recalculates without weighting.
How to get an unweighted estimate here
- Open the homepage calculator.
- Switch GPA mode to Unweighted (course type selectors gray out).
- Enter each course’s letter or percentage grade and credits, then calculate.
Default letter map (schools vary): A/A+ = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, down to F = 0. GPA = Σ(points × credits) ÷ Σ(credits). Percentage mode first maps scores to letters with common U.S. bands before the same math.
When unweighted matters
- Comparing terms that differ in AP or Honors load
- Double-checking applications that ignore weighted boosts
- Talking with a counselor about “raw” 4.0 standing vs class rank
This page does not host a second calculator. Use the shared tool linked above so weighted and unweighted stay on one consistent scale.
Unofficial estimate. Not your school’s official GPA. Scales and weighting rules vary — confirm with your handbook or registrar.
FAQ
What is an unweighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA maps letter grades to a 4.0 scale without adding points for Honors, AP, or IB. Every course uses the same chart.
How do I calculate unweighted GPA on this site?
Open the homepage calculator, choose Unweighted mode, enter grades and credits, then calculate. Course-type boosts are ignored.
Is unweighted always out of 4.0?
Most U.S. high schools use a 4.0 unweighted map, but cutoffs and whether A+ exceeds 4.0 differ. Treat results as unofficial.
Should I report weighted or unweighted?
Follow the application or counselor instructions. Many schools report both; colleges may recalculate with their own rules.