Unweighted GPA Calculator (4.0 Max)
Unweighted GPA caps at 4.0 — every A is worth 4.0 regardless of course difficulty. This is the GPA most selective colleges recalculate to compare students across schools. Enter courses with letter grades, get a clean 4.0-scale average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do colleges use unweighted GPA?
Because weighted scales differ between schools, comparing weighted GPAs is unreliable. Unweighted normalizes the comparison.
Does unweighted ignore course difficulty entirely?
Numerically yes, but admissions officers see the transcript itself and judge rigor (number of AP, IB, Honors classes). The unweighted GPA is one signal, not the only one.
Can my unweighted GPA be above 4.0?
No. The strict 4.0 scale caps at 4.0 even for A+. Some schools allow 4.3 with A+ at the high end, but this is unweighted plus-aware, not weighted.
How do I improve my unweighted GPA?
Earn A's. The unweighted scale rewards consistent high performance, not heavy course load.
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