4.0 vs 5.0 Weighted GPA Conversion Chart
Comparison of Regular, Honors, and AP/IB Grade Point Values
| Letter Grade | Regular Courses (4.0) | Honors Courses (4.5) | AP / IB / Dual Enrollment (5.0) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| A | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| A- | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| B | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| B- | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| C | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| C- | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| D | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
- Failing grades (F) receive 0.0 quality points across all course levels regardless of AP or Honors designation.
- Colleges and universities often recalculate applicant GPAs to an unweighted 4.0 scale to standardize admissions across different school districts.
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