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Online Grade Calculator
Calculate your final or current course grade using weighted category averages or simple percentage totals with this easy-to-use online grade calculator.
| Average grade | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assignment/Exam | Grade | Weight |
| Homework | 90 | 5% |
| Project | B | 20% |
| Midterm exam | 88 | 20% |
| B (3.21) | 45% | |
Final grade
It is not possible to ensure the final grade you want even if a A+ is attained for all the remaining tasks.
You can get the final grade you want even if you got F for all the remaining tasks.
Minimum grade you need for all the remaining tasks to get the final grade you want: 81.33
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What Is This Tool?
This grade calculator helps students and educators compute overall course grades by applying weighted averages of different grade categories or by calculating simple percentage scores. It provides an efficient way to track academic progress and estimate final results.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the weights and average grades for each category if using the weighted method.
- Alternatively, input the points earned and total points possible for simple percentage calculation.
- Click the calculate button to see your final grade percentage.
- Review the results to assess your current standing in the course.
- Adjust category grades or weights as needed to explore potential outcomes.
Key Features
- Calculates final grades using weighted category averages.
- Supports simple percentage calculations based on points earned and possible.
- Uses precise decimal arithmetic for accurate results.
- User-friendly interface suitable for students and educators.
- Browser-based tool requiring no additional software.
Examples
- Calculate final grade with weighted categories: Homework average 85% (weight 20%), Quizzes average 90% (weight 30%), Exams average 78% (weight 50%). Formula: (0.20)(85) + (0.30)(90) + (0.50)(78) = 83%.
- Find simple percentage grade by dividing Points Earned by Points Possible and multiplying by 100.
Common Use Cases
- Students calculating their current or final course grade.
- Teachers and tutors estimating student performance.
- Academic advisors helping plan study goals based on grade outcomes.
- Tracking progress to determine needed exam or assignment scores.
Tips & Best Practices
- Ensure weights for all categories sum to 100% (or 1.0 as a decimal) for accurate weighted calculations.
- Use exact grade percentages and weights to maintain precision.
- Keep track of all points earned and possible for straightforward percentage calculations.
- Double-check all inputs before calculating to avoid errors.
- Use the tool regularly to monitor academic progress and adjust study plans.
Limitations
- Requires accurate input of category weights and scores to provide correct final grades.
- Cannot predict grades without knowledge of all relevant category weights.
- Does not account for extra credit or curve adjustments beyond provided inputs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I calculate my grade if I only know some category averages?
- This tool requires all category weights and scores to compute an accurate final grade. Missing information may lead to incomplete or inaccurate results.
- How does the weighted grade calculation work?
- The final grade is calculated by multiplying each category's weight (as a decimal) by its grade percentage and summing these products.
- What if I only want to calculate a simple percentage grade?
- Use the simple percentage formula by entering points earned, dividing by points possible, and multiplying by 100 to get the grade percentage.
Key Terminology
- Points Earned
- The actual score received on an assignment or exam.
- Points Possible
- The total number of points that could be earned on an assignment or exam.
- gᵢ
- The grade percentage for a specific category or assignment.
- wᵢ
- The decimal weight assigned to each grade category in the calculation.
- Final Grade
- The overall calculated grade percentage combining weighted categories or simple percentage totals.