1. What Is Weighted GPA?

Weighted GPA is a grading system that takes into account the difficulty level of courses by assigning different credit weights. It provides a more accurate representation of a student's academic performance across various course types.

2. How Does The Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the weighted GPA formula:

Where:

• \( Grade \) — Grade points for each course
• \( Credits \) — Credit hours for each course
• \( \sum \) — Summation of all courses

Explanation: Each grade is multiplied by its corresponding credit hours, then all results are summed and divided by the total credit hours.

3. Importance Of GPA Calculation

Details: Accurate GPA calculation is crucial for academic planning, scholarship applications, graduate school admissions, and employment opportunities that require academic transcripts.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter grades as numerical values (e.g., 85, 92) and credits as whole numbers. Separate multiple entries with commas. Ensure both fields have the same number of entries.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
A: Weighted GPA considers course difficulty by assigning different credit weights, while unweighted GPA treats all courses equally regardless of difficulty.

Q2: What is considered a good weighted GPA?
A: This varies by institution, but typically 3.5+ is good, 3.7+ is very good, and 4.0+ is excellent for weighted GPA systems.

Q3: How do I convert percentage grades to GPA points?
A: Most systems use: 90-100% = 4.0, 80-89% = 3.0, 70-79% = 2.0, 60-69% = 1.0, below 60% = 0.0, but check your institution's scale.

Q4: Can I calculate GPA for a single semester?
A: Yes, this calculator works for any time period - single semester, academic year, or entire degree program.

Q5: What if my courses have different grading scales?
A: Convert all grades to a consistent scale before calculation, or use your institution's specific conversion chart.