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Assignments

Assignment 1

Assignment 2

Assignment 3

Assignment 4

Assignment 5

Assignment 6

Assignment 7

Assignment 8

Assignment 9

Assignment 10

Your Grade Average:

To determine what grade you need to get on your remaining assignments (or on your final exam), enter the total weight of all of your class assignments (often the total weight is 100). Then enter the desired grade you would like to get in the class.

Enter Desired Grade

Enter Class Total Weight

Instructions

You can use the calculator above to calculate your weighted grade average. For each assignment, enter the grade you received and the weight of the assignment. If you have more than 10 assignments, use the "Add Row" button to add additional input fields. Once you have entered your data, press the "calculate" button and you will see the calculated average grade in the results area.

If you want to calculate the average grade you need on your remaining assignments (or on your final exam) in order to get a certain grade in the class, enter the desired grade you would like to get in the class. Then enter the total weight of all your class assignments. Often the total weight of all class assignments is equal to 100, but this is not always the case. Press either the “Calculate” button or the “Update” button and you will see your average grade for the class and the results will be displayed in the results area.

Video Instructions

How to calculate weighted grade average?

• First multiple the grade received by the weight of the assignment. Repeat this for each completed assignment.
• Then add each of the calculated values from step 1 together.
• Next add the weight of all the completed assignments together.
• Finally, divide the calculated value from step 2 above by the value calculated from step 3. This gives you the weighted grade average.

Weighted Grade Formula

Weighted Grade = (w 1 x g 1 + w 2 x g 2 + w 3 x g 3 + …) / (w 1 + w 2 + w 3 + …)

Example Calculation

Here is an example. Let's say you received a 90% on your first assignment and it was worth 10% of the class grade. Then let's assume you took a test and received an 80% on it. The test was worth 20% of your grade.

To calculate your average grade, follow these steps:

• Multiple each grade by its weight. In this example, you received a 90% on the first assignment and it was worth 10%. So multiply 90 x 10 = 900. You also received an 80% on the test and it was worth 20% of the class grade. So multiply 80 x 20 = 1600.
• Add the calculated values from step 1 together. We now have 900 + 1600 = 2500.
• Add the weight of all the completed assignments together. To do this, add 10% for the first assignment and 20% for the second assignment. That gives us 10 + 20 = 30.
• Finally, divide the value from step 2 by the value from step 3. That gives us 2500 / 30 = 83.33. Therefore our weighted grade average is 83.33%.

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Grade Calculator lets you find the weighted percentage and letter grades for all of your assignments or exams.

About Grade Calculator

Welcome to our Grade Calculator. It's a free and easy-to-use online tool to calculate weighted average grades. In addition, it lets you compute the grades in percentages, letters, or points.

Just select the grade type and input the assignment names, grades, and weights. Lastly, press the "Calculate" button to see the final result.

How to Calculate Weighted Grade?

To calculate a weighted grade, you need to assign different weights or percentages to each assignment. Such as projects, midterms, homework, and quizzes, and then multiply the grade earned in each assignment by its corresponding weight. Finally, add up these weighted grades and divide them by the sum of weights to obtain an overall weighted grade.

Here's an example:

Suppose there are three categories of assignments:

• Projects (weight of 35%)
• Midterms (weight of 40%)
• Homework (weight of 25%)

A student earns the following grades in each category:

• Projects - 75%
• Midterms - 90%
• Homework - 82%

Weighted grade = (project grade × 35%) + (midterm grade × 40%) + (homework grade × 25%) / 35 + 40 + 25

= (75 × 35) + (90 × 40) + (82 × 25) / 100

= (2625 + 3600 + 2050) / 100

= 8275 / 100

Therefore, the student's overall weighted grade for the course is 82.75% .

How to use Grade Calculator?

Before getting started, ask your teacher, how much each assignment category is worth. Also, you can check it out from the course syllabus. Because it will be needed for the grade calculation.

• Firstly, select the grade type. Our tool gives you access to enter the grades in three formats. Percentage, Letters, and Points. So, choose the required one of them.
• After choosing the grade type, enter the assignment category name. Such as projects, quizzes, homework, midterm, etc.
• Now enter the grade that you earned for each assignment. Also, you can input the grades in percentages, letters, or points.
• Enter the weight for each assignment category in percentage. For example, projects - 20%, midterms - 30%, etc.
• If you want to calculate the grades for more than five assignments, you can use the "Add Assignment" button to add more rows.
• In addition, you can find how much additional grade is needed to maintain the given average grade. It's an optional feature. You can leave it blank if you don't need it.
• Lastly, press the "Calculate" button to see the final result on your screen.
• Finally, you can see the average grade result with calculations and additional grades needed. Also, if you choose the letter grade, you will get the GPA result. Similarly, the tool will display the total grade result, if you choose a point grade.
• For new calculations, press the "Reset" button. It will refresh the calculator and gives a fresh new start.

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Use this calculator to find out the grade of a course based on weighted averages. This calculator accepts both numerical as well as letter grades. It also can calculate the grade needed for the remaining assignments in order to get a desired grade for an ongoing course.

Final Grade Calculator

Use this calculator to find out the grade needed on the final exam in order to get a desired grade in a course. It accepts letter grades, percentage grades, and other numerical inputs.

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The calculators above use the following letter grades and their typical corresponding numerical equivalents based on grade points.

Brief history of different grading systems

In 1785, students at Yale were ranked based on "optimi" being the highest rank, followed by second optimi, inferiore (lower), and pejores (worse). At William and Mary, students were ranked as either No. 1, or No. 2, where No. 1 represented students that were first in their class, while No. 2 represented those who were "orderly, correct and attentive." Meanwhile at Harvard, students were graded based on a numerical system from 1-200 (except for math and philosophy where 1-100 was used). Later, shortly after 1883, Harvard used a system of "Classes" where students were either Class I, II, III, IV, or V, with V representing a failing grade. All of these examples show the subjective, arbitrary, and inconsistent nature with which different institutions graded their students, demonstrating the need for a more standardized, albeit equally arbitrary grading system.

In 1887, Mount Holyoke College became the first college to use letter grades similar to those commonly used today. The college used a grading scale with the letters A, B, C, D, and E, where E represented a failing grade. This grading system however, was far stricter than those commonly used today, with a failing grade being defined as anything below 75%. The college later re-defined their grading system, adding the letter F for a failing grade (still below 75%). This system of using a letter grading scale became increasingly popular within colleges and high schools, eventually leading to the letter grading systems typically used today. However, there is still significant variation regarding what may constitute an A, or whether a system uses plusses or minuses (i.e. A+ or B-), among other differences.

An alternative to the letter grading system

Letter grades provide an easy means to generalize a student's performance. They can be more effective than qualitative evaluations in situations where "right" or "wrong" answers can be easily quantified, such as an algebra exam, but alone may not provide a student with enough feedback in regards to an assessment like a written paper (which is much more subjective).

Although a written analysis of each individual student's work may be a more effective form of feedback, there exists the argument that students and parents are unlikely to read the feedback, and that teachers do not have the time to write such an analysis. There is precedence for this type of evaluation system however, in Saint Ann's School in New York City, an arts-oriented private school that does not have a letter grading system. Instead, teachers write anecdotal reports for each student. This method of evaluation focuses on promoting learning and improvement, rather than the pursuit of a certain letter grade in a course. For better or for worse however, these types of programs constitute a minority in the United States, and though the experience may be better for the student, most institutions still use a fairly standard letter grading system that students will have to adjust to. The time investment that this type of evaluation method requires of teachers/professors is likely not viable on university campuses with hundreds of students per course. As such, although there are other high schools such as Sanborn High School that approach grading in a more qualitative way, it remains to be seen whether such grading methods can be scalable. Until then, more generalized forms of grading like the letter grading system are unlikely to be entirely replaced. However, many educators already try to create an environment that limits the role that grades play in motivating students. One could argue that a combination of these two systems would likely be the most realistic, and effective way to provide a more standardized evaluation of students, while promoting learning.

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Understanding how to calculate your current grade in a course is advantageous for planning what you need to achieve your goal’s overall course grade. The following Grade Calculator serves as an easy-to-use helpful tool to calculate your current grade of the course before the final examination.  

What is a Grade Calculator?  

A Grade Calculator is a free online tool designed to help students and educators determine academic grades based on entered scores and weights. It simplifies the process of calculating current grades, helping users navigate their academic journeys.   

The Grade Calculator helps students estimate the impact of each assignment on their course’s weighted average grade. That means the overall grade of a course depends on 2 main factors: the grade of each assignment (g) and the corresponding weight of each assignment (w).  

A Grade calculator helps you find your current average score in a course based on completed assignments up to the current point in the semester. The Final grade calculator then calculates the score you need to achieve in your remaining assignment (the final exam) to reach your desired grade of the course

How to Use a Grade Calculator?  

Using a Grade Calculator is a straightforward process that involves entering relevant information about your academic performance. To utilize this calculator, input your current percentage for each assignment, test, or exam, along with its respective weight towards your final grade. For each additional assignment, test, or exam, click on "Add Assignment." Your results will automatically update as you input each component , allowing you to track your progress throughout the course.  

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use a Grade Calculator:  

Step 1: Input the Assignments.  

Users manually enter the name of each assignment, for example: Assignment 1, 2, 3, Homework, Final Exam, etc.  

Step 2: Input the grade.  

Enter their scores for each assignment, test, project, or other exam throughout the course. Each entry typically includes the earned percentage (10%, 30%, 50%, etc.), letter (A+, B-, D, etc.), or points (20, 50, 175, etc.).  

Step 3: Input the weight.  

Enter the weight of that assignment into the overall course grade. The weight indicates that different assignments may have varying impacts on the final grade. A final exam might have a higher weight than a small task.  

Step 4: Calculate the grade automatically.  

The tool then automatically calculates the cumulative grade based on the entered grades and weights. Users can see their current grade as well as how each assignment contributes to the overall grade.  

Step 5: Adjust as needed.  

Users can adjust grades or weights to see how changes impact the overall course performance. This dynamic feature allows for real-time exploration of different scenarios, helping users make informed decisions about their academic strategy and goal achievement.  

Weighted Grade Calculation: Formula and Example  

The calculation of a weighted grade involves summing the products of the weights (w) and the corresponding grades (g).  

Weighted Grade = (w₁ × g₁ + w₂ × g₂ + w₃ × g₃ + …) / (g₁ + g₂ + g₃ +...)  

Example 1: Grade type: Percentage  

Determine the weighted grade of a course, in which:  

• Assignment with a grade (percentage) of 80 and a weight of 30.  
• Homework with a grade (percentage) of 90 and a weight of 20.  
• Final exam with a grade (percentage) of 72 and a weight of 50.  

The weighted average grade is determined by the formula:  

Weighted Grade = (w₁ × g₁ + w₂ × g₂ + w₃ × g₃ + …) / (w₁ + w₂ + w₃+...)  

Substituting the values:  

Weighted Grade = (30 × 80 + 20 × 90 + 50 × 72) / (30 + 20 + 50) = 78  

Example 2: Grade type: Letter  

• Assignment 1 with a grade (letter) of A+ and a weight of 20.  
• Assignment 2 with a grade (letter) of B and a weight of 20.  
• Final exam with a grade (letter) of C- and a weight of 60.  

The weighted average grade of the course is calculated by the formula:

Weighted Grade = (w₁ × g₁ + w₂ × g₂ + w₃ × g₃ + …) / (w₁ + w₂ + w₃ +...)  

Weighted Grade = (20 × 4.33 + 20 × 3.00 + 60 × 1.67) / (20 + 20 + 60) = 2.64   

The table below shows how your letter grades convert to a numeric grade (4.0 scale) and percentage grade (% scale):  

Example 3: Grade type: Point  

Consider the following case:  

• For Assignment 1, the grade is 60 out of 80.  
• For Assignment 2, the grade is 30 out of 50.  
• For Homework, the grade is 120 out of 120.  
• For the Final exam, the grade is 60 out of 100.  

The formula to calculate the weighted average grade is:  

Weighted Grade = sum of real grade / sum of maximum grade  

Weighted Grade = (60 + 30 + 120 + 60) / (80 + 50 + 120 + 100) = 77.14  

Important Role of the Grade Calculator in Academic Path  

The Grade Calculator functions as a flexible tool that aids both educators and students, fostering efficiency and transparency. Knowing the average grade is essential for strategic decision-making in scenarios and setting achievable academic goals.  

Scenario Planning:  

Some Grade Calculators allow users to experiment with different scenarios. For instance, students can input hypothetical scores for future assignments or exams to see how they would impact their final grade. This helps in understanding how adjustments to upcoming assessments may impact the overall class performance.  

Teachers can use a Grade Calculator to streamline the grading process. By inputting scores and weights, the tool can quickly calculate overall grades, saving time and ensuring accuracy.  

Goal Setting:    

Users can set grade goals and determine the scores needed on upcoming assessments to achieve those goals. This application is particularly helpful for students who aim for a specific final course grade. Goal-setting helps students set realistic academic goals and understand the scores needed to achieve them. Knowing their current grade and having the ability to plan for future assessments can reduce stress for students.  

The Grade calculator provides the average score for a specific course. Students can use this result to calculate their GPA, which represents the average score across all their courses. In essence, the output from the Grade calculator acts as the input for the GPA calculator.

3 Outstanding Features of Grade Calculator  

Using our Grade Calculator is simple and straightforward, even if you are a first-time user. The Grade Calculator is crafted with the user in mind, offering many noticeable benefits:  

Customizable by Adding or Subtracting Assignments  

Recognizing the diversity of grading systems in different educational institutions, the tool offers customization options. Users have the flexibility to tailor the tool to their specific needs. For example, users can add as many assignments as they want, and adjust the weight to align with their school's unique grading system.  

Compatible with Multiple Devices  

The tool is accessible across various platforms to accommodate different user preferences and device types. It is available as both a web application and a mobile app. Users can access it conveniently from desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.  

Easy-to-Understand and Easy-to-Use Interface  

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, prioritizing ease of use. Input fields are labeled logically, ensuring users can easily understand and input the required information. The overall design focuses on simplicity enhancing the overall user experience.  

To sum up, the Grade Calculator is considered a trusted tool for students and educators alike on their academic journeys. Its friendly interface and accurate calculations make it a valuable companion, helping everyone calculate the grade of the course effectively.  

Grade Calculator - FAQs  

What grade do i need to pass a college class  .

The grade needed to pass a college class varies depending on the grading system used by the schools, colleges, and academic institutions . In many cases, a passing grade is a D or higher, which is usually equivalent to a numerical grade of 60% or more. However, some programs or courses may require a higher minimum passing grade, so it's important to check your college's policies.  

How do you calculate the percentage grade?  

To calculate a percentage grade, you divide the points earned by the total points possible and then multiply by 100. For example, if you earned 85 points out of a possible 100, your percentage grade would be: (85/100) * 100 = 85%.  

How much will a 0 affect my grade?  

A zero can significantly impact your grade, especially if it's for a major assignment or test. Since a zero has a large weight in the calculation of your average score, it can pull down your overall grade significantly.  

How much will a 71 affect my grade?  

The impact of a 71 on your grade depends on several factors, such as the weight of the assignment or test in the overall course grade and the grading scale used by your instructor. If the 71 is for a major assignment or test and carries a significant weight in the course, it could have a noticeable effect on your overall grade, potentially lowering it. However, if the assignment is one of many and has a lower weight in the course, its impact may be less significant.

Grade Calculator

Use this weighted grade calculator to easily calculate the weighted average grade for a class or course. Enter letter grades (A, B-, C+, etc.) or percentage scores (75, 88, 92, etc.) achieved on all relevant exams, homework assignments, projects, verbal exams, etc. as well as their weights as percentages. Optionally, enter a final grade goal to estimate how much you need to score on your final exam in order to meet your goal.

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    How to calculate your grade

With the help of this grade calculator you can calculate your current weighted grade or unweighted grade in terms of percentage, letter grade, or GPA. The tool will also output the weight of all remaining exams, and assignments and has the option of calculating the minimum score you need to obtain on a final exam in order to achieve a target overall grade for a class or course.

To use the calculator, enter the number of grades you currently have, then each grade as a percent or letter grade , and finally the weight each grade adds towards the overall. If no weights are entered, the weights are assumed equal and the calculator will output the unweighted average grade. Otherwise a weighted average grade will be produced in terms of percentage, GPA, and a letter grade.

    What grade do I need on my final?

If you haven't yet got a score on the final exam for a given class, you can use this tool as a final grade calculator. In order to achieve a given grade goal for the entire class, course, or semester, a given minimum grade is required on the final exam, depending on both the weighted average grade to that date, and the weight of the final on the overall grade. This minimum required score can be calculated using the following formula:

Required final score = (Grade Goal - Current Grade x (100% - Weight of Final(%))) / Weight of Final(%)

The current grade is calculated based on the weighted average of all marks to date. The weight of the final test is calculated as 100% minus the combined weight of all grades to date. Therefore, if the combined weight of the scores you enter is 65% then the final exam will have a weight of 100% - 65% = 35%.

    How to convert a grade to percentage?

Our grade calculator uses the following table to convert letter grades to percentages. Note that since this is not a universally applicable table, ideally one would want to know the exact percentage scores and use these as input for the calculator, otherwise the results may be slightly off.

Again, it is our recommendation that you check with your local school or college and enter percentage grades instead of letter grades for the most accurate calculation. Note that while U.S. colleges and schools are likely to use the above grading, educational institutions in other countries may use a vastly different GPA scale.

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Our Weighted Grade Calculator is a versatile tool that simplifies the process of calculating your weighted grade average. Whether you're a student tracking your performance or a teacher managing class grades, this calculator provides quick and accurate results.

How to Use the Weighted Grade Calculator:

• For each assignment, enter the grade you received and the weight of the assignment in the corresponding input fields.
• If you have more than 5 assignments, use the "Add Row" button to add additional input fields.
• Once all your data is entered, press the "calculate" button to view your calculated average grade in the results area.
• If you want to determine the average grade you need on your remaining assignments or final exam to achieve a certain class grade, input your desired grade and the total weight of all class assignments.
• Press either the “Calculate” button or the “Update” button to see your average grade for the class, displayed in the results area.

Calculating Weighted Grade Average:

The weighted grade average is determined using the following formula:

Example Calculation:

Let's illustrate how to calculate your weighted grade average with an example:

Suppose your first assignment was worth 10% of your class grade, and you received a 90% on it. Then, you took a test that accounted for 20% of your grade, and you received an 80% on it.

Follow these steps:

• Multiply each grade by its weight: 90 x 10 = 900 (for the first assignment) and 80 x 20 = 1600 (for the test).
• Add the calculated values from step 1 together: 900 + 1600 = 2500.
• Add the weight of all completed assignments together: 10% (first assignment) + 20% (test) = 30%.
• Divide the value from step 2 by the value from step 3: 2500 / 30 = 83.33%. Therefore, your weighted grade average is 83.33%.

Benefits of using Weighted Grade Calculator:

• Effortlessly calculate your weighted grade average.
• Useful for both students and educators.
• Eliminates the need for manual grade calculations.

Conclusion:

Our Weighted Grade Calculator helps you efficiently manage your grade average, ensuring clear and accurate results. Whether you're a student aiming for good grades or a teacher simplifying grading, this calculator is your reliable tool. Forget about manual calculations and use our Weighted Grade Calculator for precise results.

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Use our weighted grade calculator to easily calculate the grade for a weighted class. Just enter each assignment, grade, and total weight here. You can also analyze the remaining assignments’ grades

We have made this tool that will be easy to use and help you a lot in terms of doing calculations.

How to use the weighted grade calculator

Keep track of your grades to maximize your chances of academic success. You can use our grade calculator to quickly find out your current course grade and know where you stand.

If you need to know which grade you need on your final exam, for example, you can use our calculator.

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Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to use the weighted grade calculator

First Step : Add each assessment name

This is optional, but it’s useful to add assessment names to help you keep track of everything if it’s a complex class with many assessments. An assessment may be homework, an essay, or a quiz.

Second Step : Add your assessment grade

Add the letter grade or percentage grade for each assessment.

You can use a letter grade or you can enter your score on a percentage grading system.

Third Step : Add the assessment weight

As this is a weighted grade, so you don’t need to add letter grades here

each assessment has a different weight over the final grade.

Fourth Step : Add more assessments

You can add more assessments to keep track of your grade as a class progresses.

Then repeat the first 3 steps.

Fifth Step : Add another class

You can keep track of several classes at once by adding another class to the calculator.

Then repeat the steps above for each new class so you can keep track of all your grades from one spot.

The grades are automatically calculated taking into account the weight for each assessment, so you can save time and trouble, and just focus on your studies.

What is a weighted grade?

A weighted score or a weighted grade is a course where there are different elements that contribute to the final course grade, and each of them has a different weight.

suppose, the grade weight of homework could be 15% of the course grade, while the final exam may represent 50%.

Knowing the different grade weights in your course elements is key to being able to anticipate and calculate your grade on a weighted course. Usually, you can find this information in your class syllabus.

If you want to know more about how grades are calculated, you can read our guide on how to calculate grades .

How can you improve your grades?

By keeping track of your performance percentage grades on the different assignments of a weighted grade, you can start to see patterns in your performance.

If you get fewer points in your essays, then that’s where you need to focus your effort to improve your numbers and increase the weighted average grade.

You can discuss with your teacher for an average grade other strategies or areas of improvement, and they may allow you to retake a previous assignment.

As the final exam usually has a minimum grade and a bigger impact on the overall grade, you could easily improve your numbers with a current grade great grade.

But it’s better to start working early to get as high school’s many grade points as possible before you face the average grade final exam.

It’ll help you be better prepared for getting your desired grade, a first-class grade. Following the above methods, you can get your desired grade in the final exam.

Keep track of all your grades

Use our weighted grade calculator to keep track of all your courses, analyze your progress, and help you plan your work during your academic career.

How much is a weighted grade worth?

Your weighted GPA (weighted average grade point) is one of the most important parts of your application because it shows colleges how much you’ve done with difficult material. An average GPA may show you’re not taking on too many challenges, however, if your GPA is high enough you might find yourself having to do a little extra work to achieve an excellent grade. A good weighted GPA could help boost your chances of getting into a better school.

What is the weighted total for my grade?

A weighted total is simply adding together numbers based on how much weight you assign them. You can calculate your final grade by assigning weights to your different grades. This is done while calculating the final grade. The reason behind it is to give more or less priority to particular assessments.

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Our Grade Calculator can help you determine what you need to get on your final exam to achieve the final grade you would like for a given course.

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Minimum Attainable Course Grade: 0%

Maximum Attainable Course Grade: 100%

Enter your assignment scores here to automatically calculate your current grade (e.g. midterms, homework, tests, labs, etc.)

Important Notes

You can use our grade calculator to calculate the final exam grade you will need to achieve the overall course grade you desire. Our calculator requires you to enter the current percentage grade you have currently obtained for that course together with the weight of the final exam as a percentage value. However, if you do not know what your current grade is, for the question "Do you know your Current Grade?" select the answer "no." Enter the grades you have received for all of your assignments, homework, test, labs, and anything else that contributes to your final grade, as well as the weight of each grade. Our grade calculator will automatically calculate not only your current grade but the grade you need to achieve on your final exam to achieve the overall course grade you desire. In addition, both the minimum and maximum course overall grades will be provided.

Once you have entered the information required, the system will generate both a table and a chart that show the different final exam grades you may obtain as well as the overall course grades that go with them.

Inputting Data in our Grade Calculator

When entering your current grade and the weight of your final exam, our calculator will assume that your current grade has been based on the weight of the course prior to your final exam and calculates it as the input weight subtracted from 100%. If your current grade hasn't taken your coursework into account, the generated results will not be accurate.

Similar to the above, if you don't know what your current grade is and you enter both the coursework grades and the associated weights into the calculator, the calculator will automatically calculate your current grade and the weight of the final exam. In this situation, the weight of your final exam is calculated by taking the sum of the weight of your course work subtracted from 100%. With that in mind, if you enter too many or not enough assignments, the weight of the final exam that is calculated will most likely not match the actual weight of the final exam in your chosen course.

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• Grade Calculators: Useful Tools to Show You What You've Accomplished and Help Plan Your Next Move
• Where You Are and How to Get Where You're Going

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How to determine your weighted average, forming a game plan to reach your target grade, know what you need on the last big test, students and teachers often misunderstand weighted averages.

• It's Pretty Simple When You Have All the Data

Missing Grades Make the Math More Complicated

The reason we need these calculators, 6 ways to evaluate student progress, grade calculators: useful tools to show you what you've accomplished and help plan your next move.

A weighted grading calculator can be a lifesaver for students who need to know where they stand at any point in the grading period. These convenient programs save time and give students and teachers quick, accurate information. But what is it they do? This article will investigate what functions grade calculators perform, how they operate, and why we have grades in the first place.

Where You Are and How to Get Where You're Going

The three calculators above can help teachers and students answer urgent questions about grades in seconds. First, the Grade Calculator computes a weighted average for any course, accepting both number and letter grades.

In addition, the Final Grade Planning Calculator displays the grade needed on outstanding assignments to reach a target final grade. Also, the Final Grade Calculator determines what a student needs to score on their final exam to reach their target final grade.

Compared to the normal average, a weighted average requires more calculations. When you figure out a weighted average, the many numbers you use are given varying weights or values in relation to one another. This phenomenon occurs in most high-school and college courses, where different assignment types are worth different percentages of the final grade. A course grade calculator makes finding weighted averages quick and accurate.

In addition, many students become concerned near the end of a quarter, semester, or year. They often worry that they will not get a good grade, but they can rely on a Final Grade Planning Calculator to tell them how to perform to reach their desired goal.

Similarly, students often need to achieve a specific score on their final project or exam to get the desired grade. In this case, a Final Grade Calculator lets them know how hard they must work to get where they need to go.

Suppose a grading period is over and all grades are accounted for. In that case, a student can use the Grade Calculator to ensure the teacher made no mathematical errors. In this example, the student enters each assignment, grade, and weight into the calculator.

After clicking "Calculate," the Grade calculator provides a numerical and letter grade.

Average Grade: 87.7 (B+)

Provided there are still grades or categories outstanding, enter the target final grade and the weight percentage weight of the outstanding assignments.

After hitting "Calculate," the Final Grade Planning Calculator will display the current weighted average and the score required on outstanding work to achieve the desired final grade.

• Average grade: 85.0 (B).
• A grade of 95.0 is needed for the remaining 30% of tasks to ensure a final grade of 88.

When all grades other than the final exam are accounted for, enter the current weighted average grade, target grade, and final exam weight in the Final Grade Calculator. Click the Calculate button.

• Your current grade: 79
• The grade you want: 85
• Your final is worth: 35%

The Final Grade Calculator will display the final exam grade necessary to attain the desired final grade.

Result You will need a grade of 96.1 or higher on the final.

Weighted averages include numbers with different abilities to skew the average—thus the term "weighted." Unfortunately, many students (and some teachers!) don't understand how to calculate grades using weighted averages because they require more calculations than simple ones.

Suppose you're attempting to figure out your grade in a class where different assignments are worth varying percentages of your final grade. In that case, you might need to determine a weighted average. Whether the sum of your weights equals 1 (or 100%) will affect the method you employ.

It's Pretty Simple When You Have All the Data

To calculate a weighted average where the total weights equal 1, multiply each grade by its corresponding weight and add them all up. Rendered mathematically: g1(w1) + g2(w2) + g3(w3), and so on, where g is each grade and w is the corresponding weight. Of course, most syllabi list weights as percentages, so you will need to convert them into decimals first. For example, 25% equals 0.25; therefore, 100% equals 1.

The math is slightly different when some grades are missing, and the total weights equal less than one. This happens when you use the Final Grade Planning Calculator to determine your current weighted average and the score needed on the outstanding work to get the final grade you want.

Mathematically, you would figure out the weighted average the same way. However, you need to take the sum of each grade (weight) and divide it by the total weight of the known grades (in decimal form).

The formula would be Σgw/Σw where Σgw is the sum of each grade (weight) and Σw is the sum of all weights in decimal form.

The complexity of these calculations makes a weighted grade calculator a lifesaver for students.

Grading is a comparatively recent invention. Since 1785, students at Yale have been receiving the Latin equivalents of the words best (optimi), worse (inferiores), and worst (peiores). So, Yale was the first university in the United States to assign grades.

Before that, American colleges followed the Oxford and Cambridge models, which required frequent attendance at lectures and a weekly dialogue between the student and their proctor, both in person and in writing.

When the proctor or panel of other professors thought the students had shown an appropriate grasp of the subject, the course was declared complete. The faculty gave no grade. A prospective employer could only compare a student's qualifications through reference letters.

Universities experimented with a wide variety of systems during the 19th century. For example, Yale used scales ranging from four to nine points. The professors at Harvard experimented with 20 and 100-point scales before deciding that grouping students into five classes, with the lowest class failing the course, was the best they could do.

To assist professors in evaluating students, William and Mary public research University in the U.S. used the categories: "orderly, accurate, and attentive" or "they have learned little or nothing."

Because of the significant increases in immigration and the emergence of regulations requiring compulsory attendance, schools were overcrowded at the beginning of the 20th century. As a result, teachers and administrators needed an effective, standardized method for testing and grading many pupils. These circumstances naturally led to the nationwide standardization of school grading.

Our calculators use the percentages and letter grades common in the U.S. However, there are many other ways to assess student progress. Here is a quick list of common grading alternatives:

• A percentage ranging from 0% to 100%.
• Letter Grades with Variations (A, C+, B-).
• Standard-Based. Students receive marks relative to specific knowledge in the curriculum.
• Mastery-Based Grading. Students have the time to master a skill before moving to another.
• Narrative-Based Grading. Students receive lengthy written feedback about their performance in class.

It may seem that the student grading system has been around forever. However, before the 20th century, the grading systems we now know did not exist.

We still worry about how to determine our grades when each type of assignment has its own "weight." We wonder what we need to get on the final exam to pass.

Our grade calculator can't give you the knowledge to handle every assignment. But he can reassure you by telling you where you are and what results you need to achieve.

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Understanding Different Grading Systems

Our world is diverse, and so are the grading systems used across various educational institutions. We've tailored our Grade Average Calculator to accommodate multiple grading systems, ensuring that no matter where you are or what system your school uses, you can accurately calculate your grades.

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We use the below general conversion table between conversions between GPA, letter grades, and percentages. this table is a general guideline. Different schools and educational systems may have variations in their grading scales.

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The grade calculator can help you estimate your overall grade based on your component marks . The tool deals with three types of grading systems prevalent in the US – it's a letter grade calculator, a grade percentage calculator, and a point grade calculator.

In the text, you can learn how to use the grading calculator and how to determine an overall grade without it. Find out how to calculate weighted grades, how to calculate grade percentages, and more.

You can use the tool as an unweighted or weighted grade calculator , and set the particular grading scale your teachers use.

🔎 Check our weighted average calculator if you want to learn more about the weighted average.

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We divided the tool into three parts – a letter grade calculator, a grade percentage calculator, and a point grade calculator. You can enter up to 20 marks (new fields will appear once you fill in the last row displayed).

The weights are, by default, set to 1. Leave them as they are if you want to calculate an unweighted average. If your grades have weights, set them accordingly. If the weights are percentages, enter them in decimal form ( 1 = 100%, 0.5 = 50%, 0.2 = 20% , etc.).

Schools and universities in the United States use different grading scales. You can read more about them using Omni's GPA calculator . You can specify the thresholds used by your teachers in the Advanced mode (click the button below the grading calculator). By default, the calculator uses this common grading scale :

Some schools don't use "+/-". In this case, the most popular grading scale looks like this:

For a quick estimation of the final grade, our final grade calculator should be a valuable tool.

The letter grading system is common in the US. Let's see how to use the letter grade calculator :

If your school uses a different grading scale than the one described in the first paragraph , go to the Advanced mode and set the grading scale.

Set the Grades type to "Letters."

In the first field, choose the grade you got from the first assignment, test, exam, or subject.

If your grades have weights or credits, enter the weight of the first grade. You can enter a natural number, a decimal, or change the unit to a percentage. If the weight is a percentage, you can input its decimal form (e.g., 0.5 for 50%).

If you're calculating the unweighted average (all grades are equally important), ignore the letter grade calculator's weight fields.

Proceed this way with all your marks. New rows will appear as you fill in the last field.

Your overall grade will appear at the bottom of the letter grade calculator.

If you want to clear all the fields and make the calculator grade again, click the circular arrow icon to reload it.

To use the grade percentage calculator :

Set the Grades type to "Percentage".

Type in the percentage result of your first test, task, or subject. Underneath, enter the weight or credits given for the grade. Ignore this field if your teacher doesn't use weights.

Continue to enter the percentage grades of all your assignments, tests, etc., along with their weights. New rows will appear once you fill the last field.

The grade percentage calculator will display the average of your marks. It'll also tell you the equivalent letter grade. The calculator is based on the default grading scale , so change it in Advanced mode if you need to.

To use the point grade calculator :

Set the Grades type to "Points".

Enter how many points you got from the first task, assignment, or subject. Then type in the maximum number of points you could get for the task.

Set the weights (credits) if applicable.

Enter the rest point grades, along with both maximum points and weights.

The point grade calculator will show you how many points you achieved in total and what was the maximum you could have got (your score/max, while ignoring the weights). You'll also see the equivalent percentage and letter.

The formula that lets you calculate weighted grades is:

(g₁ × w₁ + g₂ × w₂ + … + g n × w n ) / (w₁ + w₂ + … + w n ) ,

• "g" stands for "grade"; and
• "w" stands for "weight".

This is what the weighted grade calculator uses.

The formula answers the question "how to calculate weighted grades." We could translate it into some instructions :

• Multiply all your grades by their weights.
• Sum the numbers from step 1.
• Sum the weights.
• Divide the sum from step 2 by the sum from step 3.

The weights tell you how important the grade is. Imagine you got a grade B with a weight of 2 and an A with a weight of 5. It's as if you got two Bs and five As. Let's find the overall grade from these marks.

First, we need to convert letters to numbers . "A" stands for 4, and "B" equals 3. Now that we know this, let's use the formula described above and calculate the weighted average of all grades:

(3 × 2 + 4 × 5)/(2 + 5) = 26/7 ≈ 3.71

We translate the result back to the letter : 3.71 is an "A-".

In the case of percentage grades, we use the same formula as for letter grades.

Example : you're finishing a year and want to calculate your overall grade for a class. You got 67% for an essay worth 15% of the grade, 75% for a midterm exam worth 35%, and 72% for a final worth 50%.

Let's apply the formula. Remember to convert the weights from percentages to decimals . If you need help, our decimal to percent converter may come in handy. The weights add up to 1 (100%), so you can skip the denominator part of the formula.

67% × 0.15 + 75% × 0.35 + 72% × 0.5 = 10.05% + 26.25% + 36% = 72.3% ≈ 72%

Your final grade is 72%, which we may denote as C-.

In the case of point grades, we can convert them to percentages and assign a letter equivalent if needed. We can use the following formula for point grades :

p 1 /p 1,max × w₁ + p 2 /p 2,max × w 2 + … + p n /p n,max × w n ) / (w 1 + w 2 + … + w n ),

• p – Points acquired on a test;
• p max – Maximum number of points on a test; and
• w – Weight of a grade.

To estimate your test grade, you can also check our test grade calculator .

Example : I got 70/100 points on the first test, 46/100 on the second one, and 177/200 on the third one. The first test constitutes 30% of my overall grade, and so does the second one. The third one is worth 40%. Calculate my grade.

Let's substitute our values into the formula :

grade = (70/100 × 30% + 46/100 × 30% + 177/200 × 40%) / (30% + 30% + 40%)

Usually, when we express weights in percentages, they add up to 100% (or just one in decimal notation). In these cases, you can skip the denominator part of the formula (since dividing by one doesn't change the result).

We convert the percentages to decimals :

grade = (70/100 × 0.3 + 46/100 × 0.3 + 177/200 × 0.4) / (0.3 + 0.3 + 0.4) .

We convert the points (grades) to percentages , and the weights add up to 1:

grade = (70% × 0.3 + 46% × 0.3 + 88.5% × 0.4) / 1 .

We add up the numbers and round the result:

grade = 21% + 13.8% + 35.4% = 70.2% ≈ 70% .

We assign a letter :

70% is a C- .

What's a 75 in letter grade?

A 75% in letter grade is equivalent to a C , which is considered a passing grade. Generally, a C is somewhere between 70 and 79 percent.

Some schools use letters with "+/-", meaning that a C- is 70-72 percent , a C is 73-76 percent , and a C+ is between 77 to 79 percent .

How do I calculate my final grade in percentage?

To calculate your final grade in percentage:

Add up the grades you've received on all the assignments, tests, and projects.

Divide this by the total points possible.

Multiply your result by 100 to express it as a percentage.

For instance, suppose your scores are 15/20, 18/20, and 12/20:

The total points you got are: 15 + 18 + 12 = 45

When dividing this by the total possible points of your course ( 60 ), you get: 45 / 60 = 0.75

In percentage terms, your final grade is: 0.75 × 100 = 75% .

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Quickly calculate your weighted class grade by entering each assignment and its total value.

How to Use the Weighted Grade Calculator

Tracking your progress throughout the semester is a great way to set yourself up for success. Use our weighted grade calculator to make sure your class grade expectations are kept in check. And if you're already in finals season, try out our final grade calculator .

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Not into videos? Now worries, we've got you covered. Just follow the steps below to figure out your weighted class grade.

Enter your assessment name

First off, enter the name of your assessment. These could be homework assignments, quizzes, tests, essays, or others.

Enter your assessment grade

Second, enter the grade you received for that particular assessment. You can choose letter or percent, and the other will update accordingly.

Enter your assessment weight

Lastly, input the weight of your assessment (as a percent). These are commonly found on a class syllabus or you can ask your instructor.

Add another assessment (optional)

To add additional assessments, click the "add assessment" button, then follow the previous 3 steps.

Add another class (optional)

To add additional classes just hit the "add class" button towards the bottom left. Then repeat steps 1–3 for each new assessment.

What are Weighted Grades?

In both high school and college, classes typically employ a 'weighted' system where groups of similar assignments (homework, quizzes, tests, etc.) are worth varying amounts of your overall grade.

What this means is that 10 points scored on a quiz is not always equal to 10 points scored on a homework assignment. At the end of the semester your instructor will add up all the points for each group of assessments, and then 'weight' them accordingly. This will provide the final grade you receive at the end of a semester.

If you're keen on learning more details about the grading process or just curious about how it's done, check out our guide entitled How to Calculate Grades ; it's even complete with a number of examples to illustrate how grades are calculated.

Track Your Grades

It's important to keep abreast of your class grades, especially if you're trying to achieve a particular score. Using our calculator will help you keep tabs on your progress, and even save your data until you return. Bookmark our site for easy access, and come back often. Best of luck!

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Weighted Grade Calculator

Quickly calculate your weighted class grade by entering each assignment and its total value.

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How to understand your grades with a grade calculator.

Grades are an important part of academic success. They allow students to measure their progress in classes and determine where they need to improve. However, with different grading systems across schools and classes, it can sometimes be difficult to fully understand what your grades mean. This is where a grade calculator comes in handy.

What is a Grade Calculator?

A grade calculator is a tool that lets you input the grades you have received on individual assignments and assessments, and uses a weighting system to calculate your total overall grade for the class. Most grade calculators allow you to enter:

• Your scores on assignments, quizzes, tests, exams, and any other graded work
• The weight or percentage value of each assignment toward your total grade
• The grading scale used by your school (A-F or numerical, for example)

Once you input all of this information, the grade calculator will provide you with your current overall grade in the class. This is usually expressed as a percentage, letter grade, or GPA.

The calculator works by taking your individual assignment grades, multiplying them by the weight of the assignment, and adding these weighted scores together to get your total points earned. It then divides your total points by the total points possible in the class to calculate your overall percentage grade. This percentage aligns with your school's grading scale to determine your letter grade for the class.

Benefits of Using a Grade Calculator

There are a few key benefits that grade calculators provide:

Understand Your Current Grade Status

By using a grade calculator throughout a term or semester, you can stay up-to-date on your current standing in a class. Rather than trying to manually calculate percentages in your head, the grade calculator does the work for you.

Identify Problem Areas

A grade calculator highlights assignments or assessments where you scored poorly. This allows you to pinpoint topics or skills you may need to focus on improving.

Track Grade Trends Over Time

Entering grades into a calculator throughout the course allows you to identify upward or downward grade trends. You can use this information to modify your study and preparation habits.

Predict Your Final Grade

Once you've entered all current grades, you can project what your final grade in the class will be based on your anticipated scores on remaining assignments. This helps you understand how to finish the course strong.

Convert Grades to GPA

Many grade calculators will take your letter or percentage grades and convert them to a 4.0 GPA scale. This makes it easy to determine the impact courses have on your cumulative GPA.

Types of Grade Calculators

There are a few main types of grade calculators available online for free:

Weighted Grade Calculators

These allow you to input your exact assignment grades along with the percentage weight or points possible for each assignment. Weights may vary if some assignments are worth more toward your final grade than others.

Simple Grade Calculators

Simple calculators only require your individual assignment grades as input. They assume each assignment is worth the same percentage of the final grade.

GPA Calculators

GPA calculators take your letter grades (A, B, C, etc.) and convert them to a 4.0 GPA scale. This allows you to calculate your Cumulative GPA based on your performance across courses.

Spreadsheet Grade Calculators

You can create your own grade calculator using a spreadsheet tool like Excel. This allows full customization of course categories, weights, and grading scales. However, spreadsheets require more work than using an online tool.

Choosing the right type of grade calculator depends on the level of detail you need. Weighted grade calculators provide the most precision, while simple and GPA calculators are quicker, basic options.

How to Use a Grade Calculator

Using an online grade calculator takes just a few simple steps:

Step 1: Gather Your Grades and Weights

Pull together all of the assignments, tests, and other grades you have received in the course so far. Make sure you have the points possible or percentage weight for each graded item. For category weights, review your syllabus or ask your teacher.

Step 2: Enter Your Grades and Weights into the Calculator

Open the grade calculator and input your scores one-by-one along with their weights. Make sure your information is complete and accurate. Double check that you didn't miss any assignments or enter any incorrect scores.

Step 3: Interpret the Results

Once all grades are entered, the calculator will provide your current overall grade in the class. This is typically shown as a percentage, letter grade, and sometimes a 4.0 GPA score. Consider how satisfied you are with your grade and whether you'd like to aim to improve it before the course ends.

Here is an example of entering grades into a simple, unlabeled grade calculator:

• In this example, the calculator determined the student's current grade is 89%, or a B+.
• With a simple calculator, each assignment is assumed to be worth the same percent of the final grade.
• For a more precise estimate, the student would need to use a weighted grade calculator and enter the percentage or points that each assignment is worth toward the total.

Tips for Using a Grade Calculator Effectively

Follow these tips to get the most out of your grade calculator experience:

Be Accurate When Entering Grades and Weights

Careless errors can significantly skew your overall grade calculation. Always double check that every grade and weight you input is correct. Even small typos can throw off your estimated course grade.

Use a Calculator Appropriate for Your Needs

Make sure the calculator you choose allows input of the right level of detail for your class grading system. Use a weighted calculator for courses with different assignment categories and weights. Stick to a simple calculator for classes where assignments are evenly weighted.

Enter Grades After Each New Assignment or Test

Ideally, you should update your grade calculator after receiving each new grade in a course. This will provide you with the most up-to-date picture of your standing as you progress through the semester.

Project Your Semester Grade Early On

At the beginning of a new semester, enter grades for upcoming assignments based on your target goals or past performance in similar courses. This will help you understand what to aim for grade-wise right from the start.

Pay Attention to Patterns Over Time

Note if your grade starts trending up or down once you begin entering your grades into the calculator. This trend analysis can reveal if you need to modify your study habits for the class.

Consult Your Instructor If Unsure About Weights

If your syllabus lacks weight details or you are confused about grade categories, ask your teacher for clarification. Accurate weights are vital for weighted grade calculator precision.

Use GPA Calculator to Track Academic Progress

Maintaining awareness of your GPA is key for academic success. Enter your letter grades into a GPA calculator at the end of each semester to monitor your cumulative progress.

A grade calculator is a versatile tool that provides invaluable insight into your progress and performance in every course you take. Taking advantage of grade calculators helps you stay aware of where you stand at all times, identify problem areas in your learning, and even forecast your grades before semesters end. Make grade calculators a regular part of tracking your academic journey.

By frequently entering in your scores, weights, and categories throughout each semester, grade calculators give you an up-to-the-minute picture of your grade situation across all your classes. Whether you need to bring up a faltering grade before finals or want to maintain rising grades through the second half of a term, grade calculators provide the actionable data you need to be proactive about your academic success.

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Use our weighted grade calculator to calculate a course grade that is averaged for various components such as assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams.

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How to Calculate a Weighted Grade

Understanding how to calculate a weighted grade is essential for both students and educators. In many educational settings, not all assignments or exams carry the same importance in the overall class grade .

Some might be worth more of the overall grade than others. For instance, a final exam often contributes more to a final grade than a single homework assignment. This is referred to as a weighted grade .

A weighted grade is essentially a weighted average , and you can calculate it using a formula based on the weighted average formula.

Weighted Grade Formula

To calculate a weighted grade, you can apply the weighted average formula:

Thus, a weighted grade is equal to the sum of the products of each grade and its weight, divided by the sum of the weights.

The total weight is typically the sum of all weights, which often equals 1 (or 100% if you’re working in percentages).

For example, let’s consider a student who has taken three tests in a course. The first test is worth 30% of their final grade, the second test is worth 40%, and the third is worth 30%.

Let’s say the student scored 80% on the first test, 90% on the second, and 85% on the third. Here’s how you’d calculate the weighted grade:

Thus, the student’s weighted grade is 85.5%.

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Students can use grade reports as valuable tools to track their progress and make informed decisions about their learning. Understanding and managing your grades is essential to academic success in education. By examining the benefits, how they work, and how to effectively use grade statistics, this comprehensive guide will provide a deeper understanding of grade statistics.

Grade Calculator Benefits:

• Insight and clarity: Grade calculators provide students with detailed information about their current grades, enabling them to understand where they stand in each class.
• Students can set realistic goals for desired grades using grade calculators. They can track their progress and adjust their learning habits if necessary.
• A student’s grades and assignments can be input into the calculator for better time management. Class time can be allocated according to his or her goals and current grades.
• Having a clear sense of where you stand academically reduces the anxiety of uncertainty. Accountable grades can create a sense of empowerment.

How the Grade Calculator Works:

Based on the following features, the grade calculator works.

• In addition to assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects, students grade their current grades.
• A specific weighting is assigned to each assignment or test based on its importance or percentage contribution to the final grade.
• Adding up each grade by its weight determines a cumulative grade in mathematics.
• A grade calculator that predicts future grades based on hypothetical exam or assignment scores is known as an advanced grade calculator.

Grade Calculator Formula

The formula for calculating the overall grade using a weighted average approach in a grade calculator is:

Overall Grade (%) = (Σ(Grade * Weight)) / Total Weight

• Σ represents the sum of,
• Grade refers to the individual grade received for each component (assignment, test, etc.),
• Weight signifies the weight or importance of each component,
• Total Weight is the sum of all component weights.

How to Convert (Calculate) Your GPA to a 4.0 Scale

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High schools often report GPA (grade point average) on a 4.0 scale. The top grade is an A, which equals 4.0. You calculate your overall GPA by averaging the scores of all your classes. This is a common scale used at most colleges, and many high schools also use it.

To convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale:

The chart is an example to assist in understanding the components to calculate a GPA. Your school may use a different grading scale.

Keep in mind that your high school reports your GPA to your prospective colleges. The GPA listed on your high school transcript might not be what is used by college admissions, since there is a lot of variation in high school grading scales, additional points added for honors, advanced, AP, IB courses.

For admissions, many colleges will recalculate student GPA so there is consistency/equity across applicants based on institutional standards and may not include all high school coursework or weights.

Contact your high school counselor or colleges on your list to learn more about GPA and use in the admissions process. You can also look up the academic requirements of your favorite colleges using   College Search  and see how your GPA compares to students who got in and enrolled.

What are letter grades and how do they convert into percentages?

Common examples of grade conversion are: A+ (97–100), A (93–96), A- (90–92), B+ (87–89), B (83–86), B- (80–82), C+ (77–79), C (73–76), C- (70–72), D+ (67–69), D (65–66), D- (below 65).

However, the way letter grades convert to percentages can vary slightly from college to college and may even vary between departments in the same college.

How do you calculate your GPA in high school?

To calculate your high school GPA, add together your grades on the 4.0 scale after converting them from letter grades, and divide the sum by the number of classes you are taking.

Additionally, many high schools use a secondary GPA system called a "weighted GPA system." The weighted GPA system adds extra weight to courses at the Honors, AP, and IB levels. The weighted GPA system can vary between school districts, so talk to your counselor about how your particular high school’s weighted GPA system works.

What is the average GPA?

The average GPA across all U.S. high schools is 3.0 while the average GPA across all U.S. colleges is 3.1. These numbers will vary significantly between school districts and colleges. If you’re wondering what the average GPA is for the college’s you are interested in, you can see the GPA range for admitted students on BigFuture’s college profiles.

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Grade-Hound is an app that allows students of all ages and grade levels to conveniently keep track of their classes and grades. For every class, students can input different assignment types and specify their weights in the class's final average depending on the teacher’s grading requirements. Aside from dynamically calculating the Student’s overall average based on their types, weights, and assignments, Grade-Hound also allows students to perform detailed filtering and sorting on their assignments so that they can conveniently sift through all of their data. With an inviting, modern user interface and a secure and robust architecture, Grade-Hound makes the student life just a bit less stressful. Features: - Customizable subject names & target grades - Indicator that shows if target grade has been reached - Customizable assignment types and weights - Color coordinated assignment types - Assignment filtering by type, date range, and grade range - Assignment sorting by date, grade, name, and type - Comment box under all assignments Grade-Hound was created by a student, for all students. Developed solely by Justin Huang

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The University grading policy applies the same to integrated courses and labs as it does to all other courses.

A student has the option to be enrolled in a course for standard grading (letter graded), on a pass/fail basis, an audit (listener) basis or he/she may withdraw from the course. The enrollment/grading basis may be changed by the student through the last day to change registration or withdraw from courses, which occurs in the eleventh week of a semester. No credit is earned if a student is enrolled in a course on a listener basis or withdraws from the course. A course taken on a pass/fail basis does not normally count toward degree requirements, except as an elective.

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