AP Score To GPA Converter

AP Score To GPA Converter to translate an AP exam score (1–5) into an estimated unweighted GPA and weighted GPA on your chosen scale (4.0, 4.3, or 5.0-style). It is a fast way to understand how an Advanced Placement result may look on a GPA scale.

Unweighted GPA scale (max) Typical unweighted scales are 4.0 or 4.3. This is the maximum for regular (non-AP) courses. AP weighting bump

GPA conversion

5.00

AP-weighted GPA / 5.00

AP score

Unweighted GPA

4.00 / 4.00

Letter band

A / A+ (excellent)

Your AP score

AP exam score (1–5) Most US high schools treat 3 or higher as passing; colleges may set their own cut-off.

Base 4.0 GPA (approx.)

4.00

This is a rough 4.0-scale equivalent before applying your chosen GPA scale or AP weighting.

Approx. US letter band

A / A+ (excellent)

Summary

This AP score translates to a top-band GPA and is typically competitive for credit or advanced standing, depending on the college.

AP score To GPA quick reference (typical estimate)

Schools vary, but many rough conversions follow this pattern on a 4.0 GPA scale before any weighting:

AP Score	Approx. GPA (4.0)	Typical interpretation
5	4.0	Excellent (A / A+ range)
4	3.5	Very strong (A- / B+ range)
3	3.0	Solid pass (B range)
2	2.0	Low pass (C range)
1	1.0	Weak (D / F range)

If your school uses a 5.0 weighted GPA model for AP classes, choose an AP bump (like +1.0) to see the weighted estimate.

Related converters

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Need European equivalence? Use GPA to ECTS Converter.

Note: Always confirm GPA weighting and AP credit rules with your school, district, or target college.