Enter how many A, B, C, D, and F grades you have earned. The calculator returns your unweighted GPA on the standard 4.0 scale.
Estimates only.
The standard unweighted high school GPA uses a flat 4.0 scale: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0. Add up the grade points and divide by total classes. That is the whole formula.
On the unweighted scale, an A in AP Chemistry and an A in gym both count as 4.0. That is intentional: unweighted means no bonuses for course difficulty. Most colleges do their own recalculation during review, so this gives you the raw figure. For a GPA that reflects AP and honors bonuses, use the weighted GPA calculator.
An unweighted GPA uses a flat 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. Every A earns 4.0 points, every B earns 3.0, and so on. No bonus points for AP, IB, or honors classes. A weighted GPA is the version that adjusts for those.
A 3.0 is a B average and the general baseline for four-year college admission. Most programs accept students with a 2.5 or higher. Selective schools typically want 3.7 or above on an unweighted scale, though course rigor and test scores factor in alongside the GPA.
Yes. GPA is one of the most weighted factors in college admissions, alongside test scores and course rigor. An upward trend in junior and senior year can offset a rough start. Some schools also recalculate using only core academic courses, which may shift the number.
Yes, though the impact depends on how many credits you already have. With 20 credits completed, 8 senior-year credits can move the average meaningfully. With 40 credits, the same 8 matter less. Earlier is better, but senior year still counts.