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Grade Calculator

Calculate weighted grades and the score you need on the final.

Weighted grades
Letter grade
Final exam planner
Grading categories
CategoryScore (%)Weight (%)

Weights currently total 65%. The grade is calculated proportionally.

Your weighted grade
86.15%
B

Calculate weighted grades and the score you need on the final

The Grade Calculator works out your overall course grade from weighted categories such as homework, quizzes, projects, and exams. Enter each category's score and its weight, and the tool combines them into an accurate weighted percentage and letter grade. It saves you from error-prone manual math and shows exactly where your grade stands at any point in the term.

The standout feature answers the question every student eventually asks: what do I need on the final to reach my goal? Enter your current grade, the final exam's weight, and your target, and the calculator solves for the exact score you must earn. If the required score exceeds one hundred percent, it tells you honestly that the target is out of reach with that exam alone.

Because grading schemes vary, the tool works proportionally even when your category weights do not sum to a neat one hundred. That flexibility matches real syllabi, where weights are sometimes listed unevenly. Everything is computed instantly in your browser, so you can experiment with hypothetical scores, plan your study priorities, and keep your grade data completely private.

Why use Grade Calculator?

Weighted category math

Combine homework, quizzes, and exams by their true weight for an accurate overall grade.

Final exam planner

Find the exact score you need on the final to hit your target grade.

Flexible weights

Works proportionally even when your weights do not add up to one hundred percent.

Instant letter grade

See both a percentage and a mapped letter grade at a glance.

How to use Grade Calculator

  1. 1

    Add your categories

    List each grading category with its score and its weight from your syllabus.

  2. 2

    Read your current grade

    The tool shows your weighted percentage and letter grade instantly.

  3. 3

    Enter the final's weight

    Switch to the final-exam planner and enter how much the final is worth.

  4. 4

    Set your target

    Type the overall grade you want to achieve for the course.

  5. 5

    See what you need

    The calculator reveals the exact final-exam score required to reach your goal.

Common use cases

Track your grade all term

Update category scores as assignments come back to always know where you stand.

Plan for the final exam

Discover the score you need so you can prioritize studying effectively.

Run what-if scenarios

Test hypothetical scores to see how a strong or weak exam would move your grade.

Verify a teacher's total

Double-check the weighted grade you were given against your own calculation.

Features at a glance

Frequently asked questions

How does the weighted grade calculation work?

Each category, such as homework, quizzes, or exams, is assigned a weight representing its share of your final grade. The tool multiplies each category score by its weight, sums the results, and divides by the total weight entered. This gives an accurate weighted average even if your weights do not add up to exactly 100 percent.

How does the 'what do I need on the final' feature work?

Enter your current grade, the weight of the final exam, and your target overall grade. The tool rearranges the weighted-average formula to solve for the exam score required to hit your goal. If the number comes back above 100 percent, it means the target is not reachable with that final alone, and the tool tells you clearly.

Do my category weights have to add up to 100 percent?

Not necessarily. The calculator normalizes by the total of the weights you enter, so if your syllabus lists weights that sum to 90 or 110, the math still works proportionally. For the most accurate result that matches your teacher's grading, enter the exact weights from your course syllabus.

Can I calculate a letter grade too?

Yes. Alongside the percentage, the tool maps your weighted score to a standard letter grade using a common A-F scale. This gives you an at-a-glance sense of where you stand without doing the conversion yourself, though you should always confirm the exact cutoffs your institution uses.

Is this grade calculator free to use?

Completely free with no signup, ads gating, or limits. Everything is computed in your browser, so your grades stay private and never touch a server. Use it as often as you like across the semester to track progress and plan the scores you need on upcoming assignments.

Your privacy matters

Grade Calculator runs entirely in your web browser. Your files, text, and data are never uploaded to any server, never stored, and never seen by us or any third party. This client-side architecture means you can safely process confidential business documents, personal records, and proprietary data without privacy concerns.

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