4.3 GPA to 4.0 scale - how does weighted GPA work?

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've got a 4.3 GPA on a weighted scale. I want to know how this translates to a 4.0 scale. Can anyone explain this conversion and how I calculate my unweighted GPA?

Hello! Weighted GPAs often take into account the rigor of the courses you take, adding extra points for honors, AP, and IB classes. To translate your weighted GPA to an unweighted 4.0 scale, you'll need to consider only the core classes and the final grades you received in those courses—without taking the extra points from honors or advanced courses into account.

First, assign a point value to each of your final grades in your core classes (e.g., A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0). Next, add up all the points and then divide the total by the number of core classes you've taken. This will give you your unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale.

For example, let's say you completed 20 core classes with the following grades: 4 A+'s, 8 A's, 6 A-'s, and 2 B+'s. Start by calculating the total points for those grades (A+ = 4, A = 4, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3): (4 x 4) + (8 x 4) + (6 x 3.7) + (2 x 3.3) = 78.2. Now divide that by the number of classes taken: 78.2 ÷ 20 = 3.91 GPA. So your unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale would be 3.91.

Please note that different schools and districts might have slight variations in their grading systems and GPA calculations. It's a good idea to check with your school counselor to understand your school's specific grading policies.