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Weighted grade calculator.

Enter each assignment or category with its score and weight. Get your overall course grade weighted exactly as your syllabus describes.

Weighted grade calculator guide

How to use the weighted grade calculator

Use this calculator when assignments or categories count for different percentages of your overall class grade.

Steps

  1. 1Enter each assignment or category name.
  2. 2Enter the score or category average.
  3. 3Enter the weight for that row.
  4. 4Check whether your weights match your syllabus before trusting the result.

When this helps

  • Classes with exams, homework, projects, and participation categories
  • Checking how much a low test score affects the class
  • Estimating your current weighted average
  • Finding mistakes in a gradebook or personal tracker

FAQ

Common questions

What if weights do not add to 100%?+

If the entered weights are under 100%, the result may only describe the portion entered so far. If they are over 100%, check for duplicate or incorrect entries.

Can I enter categories instead of assignments?+

Yes. You can enter categories like exams, homework, labs, projects, or participation.

Is weighted grade the same as final grade?+

Not exactly. Weighted grade estimates your current overall grade from weighted parts. Final grade calculators solve what you need on a future final.

Next step

Turn this number into a plan.

Add this class to your planner, set a target grade, and track every assignment toward it.

Weighted grade FAQ

Common questions about weighted grades

How do I calculate a weighted grade?+

Multiply each score by its weight, add those weighted scores together, then divide by the total weight entered.

What does assignment weight mean?+

Assignment weight is how much that assignment or category counts toward your overall course grade.

What if my weights do not add up to 100%?+

If your weights are under 100%, the result shows the grade for the portion entered so far and how much weight remains. If your weights are over 100%, double-check your entries.

Can I use this for weighted categories?+

Yes. You can enter categories like tests, homework, projects, or participation as rows, then add each category score and weight.

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