Calculate your final weighted grade from up to 5 assignment or exam scores, each with its own weight percentage.
This tool calculates your overall grade or score based on the weighted average of individual assignments, tests, and categories (like homework, quizzes, and exams). It's useful for tracking academic progress and figuring out what score you need on remaining assignments to reach a target grade.
Weighted Grade = Σ(Category Score × Category Weight) ÷ Σ(Category Weights). Each category (like exams, homework, participation) is assigned a percentage weight by the instructor, and scores are combined proportionally according to those weights.
Enter your scores and the corresponding weight for each category (as set by your course syllabus), and the calculator returns your overall weighted grade.
Example: If exams are worth 60% and you scored 85%, and homework is worth 40% and you scored 95%, your overall grade is (0.60 × 85) + (0.40 × 95) = 51 + 38 = 89%.
Why are category weights important? Weights reflect how much each part of a course counts toward the final grade, so a high score in a low-weight category has less impact than the same score in a high-weight category like final exams.
How do I find out what score I need on a final exam? Many grade calculators offer a "what-if" mode where you enter your target overall grade and it solves backward for the score needed on the remaining assignment or exam.
Do all courses weight categories the same way? No, weighting varies significantly by course and instructor — always check your specific syllabus for exact category weights rather than assuming a standard breakdown.
What if my weights don't add up to 100%? The calculator typically normalizes weights proportionally, but it's best to double check your syllabus, since weights are generally expected to total 100%.
Can this calculator handle extra credit? Some grade calculators allow adding extra credit points on top of the weighted total, though this depends on the specific tool and how your instructor structures extra credit.