Grade Calculator – Final Grade and Weighted Average
Calculate your current grade, final exam score needed, and weighted course average.
About This Calculator
Calculate your current grade, final exam score needed, and weighted course average. Use the calculator above for instant results.
Worked Examples
- (2550+2340+3680)/100 = 86.0% → B
Answer: 86.0% / B
- Simple average of all scores entered
Answer: Weighted average
- Midterm 30% + Final 40% + Homework 30%
Answer: Exam-weighted
Who Uses This Calculator?
Know your current course grade.
Calculate student averages.
Evaluate student academic standing.
Monitor child's academic progress.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Not using correct weights
Always verify assignment weights from your syllabus. Weights must sum to 100% for a complete picture.
❌ Confusing points and percentages
Some teachers grade on points (50/60 = 83.3%). Others grade on percentages (83%). Make sure you're using the right format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weighted vs unweighted?
Weighted: each item counts proportionally to its designated weight. Unweighted: all items count equally regardless of importance.
What score needed on final?
Enter all grades except the final. Set desired course grade. Work backward: (desired - current weighted) / final weight.
GPA impact?
A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0. Plus/minus: A-=3.7, B+=3.3, etc. Each course GPA multiplied by credit hours for weighted GPA.