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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.

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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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Weighted grade calculation

The weighted grade is equal to the sum of the product of the weights (w) in percent (%) times the grade (g):

Weighted grade = w 1 × g 1 + w 2 × g 2 + w 3 × g 3 +...

Math course with grade of 80 and weight of 30%.

Biology course with grade of 90 and weight of 50%.

History course with grade of 72 and weight of 20%.

The weighted average grade is calculated by:

Weighted grade =

 = w 1 × g 1 + w 2 × g 2 + w 3 × g 3

 = 30%×80+ 50%×90+ 20%×72 = 83.4

When the weights are not in percent (hours or points...), you should also divided by the sum of the weights:

3 points Math course with grade of 80.

5 points Biology course with grade of 90.

2 points History course with grade of 72.

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Looking for a grade calculator to calculate your study grades? Our simple to use grade calculator allows you to calculate weighted grade calculation for letter and percent grades, and also helps you figure out what you need to get in your finals to get your desired grade.

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Grade Calculator – Step by Step Instructions

You can use a grade calculator for 2 reasons:

1. Calculate Grades

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Pro tip:  It is important that you keep all graded work until the end of the semester as teachers are humans and may enter your grade in the system incorrectly.

2. Calculate Final Grades

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The grade calculator will do the easy part by determining the grade you need. Now it’s up to you to do the work to earn the grade you desire.

Curious about your GPA? Check out our GPA calculators:  college GPA  or  high school GPA . Also, check out our GPA guide to learn more on  how to calculate your GPA .

Need more grade calculations? Check out our  weighted grade calculator  and  semester grade calculator .

How do I improve my grades?

If your current grade in a course isn’t exactly what you want it to be, there are still several things you can do to improve your grade. Also, if you have figured out what you need to earn to get your desired grade in a course, you might be wondering how to earn those extra points. Once you’re motivated to improve your course results, there are many things you can do to be on the road to success. Here are a few helpful tips to improve your semester grade for a course.

1. Earn the effort points

Teachers often have assignments that are based on effort. Sometimes these are homework assignments or participation points. Whenever a teacher is willing to give points for effort, make sure to put in the effort and get those points. Complete the homework assignments. Participate in class. These points are within your control. Effort grades should always be 100%. Do the work, and you will start to see improvements in your grade.

2. Talk to the teacher

When you’re looking for ways to improve in a course, start by talking to your teacher. Ask him if there are suggestions he might have to help you. Look to see if you have any missing assignments, and ask the teacher if he might give you half-credit for the work if you offer to complete it. Maybe the teacher will allow you a chance to retake a quiz or test that wasn’t your best.  Perhaps the teacher will offer you an extra credit assignment or make you aware of a future extra credit assignment you can complete. Of course, these changes are up to your teacher; however, the willingness to ask for help is completely within your power.

3. Find help understanding course material

If you do not understand what is being taught in your course, get help as soon as possible. Seek out a tutor. Find a friend in the course who understands and who will help you. Perhaps there are some Youtube videos that might help you understand the material being presented. There are also other online materials that might help you see the material in a different way.

4. Create better study habits

It’s always a good idea to do a little bit of review each day of course material rather than to try to cram it all in at the last minute. Set aside a few minutes each day to look over previously presented information. Interact with the material in some way. If you have vocabulary words, write them multiple times on a piece of paper. If you have new math concepts, do some practice problems. Write down questions that might arise, and bring them back to your teacher the next day so you can get some clarification. You can also use flashcards to flip through information whenever you have a few spare minutes. If you prefer to interact with technology, there are plenty of review websites online that can be used. Quizlet.com is a popular site that has many pre-made lists of interactive flashcards and activities.

5. Commit, plan, and make it happen

Ultimately changing your grade will require changing your habits. Use a planner or a calendar to write down your commitment to your new habits and your goals for your courses. Schedule your study time, and stick to it. Provide yourself with some boundaries such as no electronics until you’re finished with homework. It will take discipline, but it will be worth it in the end.

With a few simple changes, you can make improvements to your course performance. Once you dedicate yourself to working hard and seeking help, you can begin earning the grades you want to receive. Your desired grade can be within your reach.

Grade Calculator – Frequently Asked Questions

How to calculate class grade.

To calculate a class grade, you must know your teacher or professor’s grading system. If your teacher or professor uses a total points system, you first need to add up all of your grades. Then, add up how many points were possible for each of those grades. Divide how many points you earned by the number of points possible, and you will determine your class grade. If your teacher or professor uses a grading system based on categories of different values, it is more complicated. For example, some teachers made tests and quizzes worth more points that classwork and homework. If your teacher uses categories, here is how you determine your class grade: Separately, for each category, add up all of your scores. Then, add up how many points were possible in that category. Divide your scores total by the points possible. That is how you determine the category grade. Do this for each category. You must know how much each category is weighted. Usually, this information will be listed on a class syllabus or a teacher’s web site. Multiply your category grade by how much it is weighted. For example, if tests are worth 50% of your class grade, multiply your test category grade by .50. If homework is worth 50% of your grade, multiply your homework category grade by .50. Then, add up the two scores. That is your class grade.

How to calculate report card grades?

To calculate report card grades in high school, you must know how much your final exam is worth. Normally, final exams are worth 20% of your report card grade. That means the first quarter is worth 40% and the second quarter is worth 40%. Take your first quarter grade and multiple it by .40. Take your second quarter grade and multiply it by .40. Then, take your final exam grade and multiply it by .20. Add those three scores together, and that will be your report card grade.

How to calculate grade percentages?

To calculate grade percentages, you must know the score you received on the particular assignment or test. You must also know the total points possible. Divide the score you received by the total points possible. That is your grade percentage.

What Are the Types of Grades?

Your teachers and professors evaluate your performance in class and provide grades that represent your efforts. T he grading system varies from school to school. F or example, some schools only write “Pass” or “Fail,” while some give a detailed evaluation of the student’s performance. 

Your grades may be written using percentage, where your score is labeled from 0 percent to 100 percent, or with letters that are given with corresponding scores. The number and difficulty level of your class also factors in your resulting grade.

Here is a table of the corresponding value of your grades:

Here are some of the types of grades you might see in your grading card:

Aside from percentage and letter grading, you may also be provided with a different system of measuring your academic capabilities:

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Final Grade Formula

final grade = ((g wanted x w total ) - gw) / w final

w total = w 1 + w 2 + w 3 + ... + w final

w 1 = weight of assignment #1

w final = weight of final exam

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g 1 = grade for assignment #1

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Let's say your class has the following grading plan.

Now let's assume you received the following grades on your classwork.

Finally, let's assume that you want to get a 90% in the class. To determine what you need to get on your final exam in order to get a 90% in the class, let's do some math using the formula above.

First add the weight of all the class assignments together including your final:

w total = 10% + 10% + 20% + 20% + 20% = 100%

Next, multiple the grade you received on each assignment by the weight of the assignment.

gw = (91% x 10%) + (85% x 10%) + (75% x 20%) + (95% x 20%) + (97% x 20%) = 7100%

Now, calculate what you need on the final exam:

final exam grade = ((90% x 100%) - 7100%) / 20% = 95%

What if my class grade is based on points rather than percentages?

Let's assume you have the following class syllabus that is based on points.

Let's assume you received the following grades.

To enter these grades in the calculator above, you first need to calculate your grade percentage for each assignment using the following formula:

So taking your mid-term test grade as an example, we get the following:

mid-term test = 190 points earned / 200 possible points x 100 = 95%

In the weight column of the calculator, you would enter the possible points for each assignment.

Assuming you wanted to get at least a 90% in the class and your final exam is worth 250 points (i.e.the weight), you would enter the following information into the calculator.

In this example, you would need to get a 93.6% on your final in order to get a 90% in the class.

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Test Grade Calculator

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This test grade calculator is a must if you're looking for a tool to help set a grading scale . Also known as test score calculator or teacher grader , this tool quickly finds the grade and percentage based on the number of points and wrong (or correct) answers. Moreover, you can change the default grading scale and set your own. Are you still wondering how to calculate test scores? Scroll down to find out – or simply experiment with this grading scale calculator.

If this test grade calculator is not the tool you're exactly looking for, check out our other grading calculators like the grade calculator .

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To calculate the percentile test score, all you need to do is divide the earned points by the total points possible . In other words, you're simply finding the percentage of good answers:

percentage score = (#correct / #total) × 100

As #correct + #wrong = #total , we can write the equation also as:

percentage score = 100 × (#total - #wrong) / #total

Then, all you need to do is convert the percentage score into a letter grade . The default grading scale looks as in the table below:

If you don't like using the +/- grades, the scale may look like:

Above, you can find the standard grading system for US schools and universities. However, the grading may vary among schools, classes, and teachers. Always check beforehand which system is used in your case.

Sometimes the border of passing score is not 60%, but, e.g., 50 or 65%. What then? We've got you covered – you can change the ranges of each grade! Read more about it in the last section of this article: Advanced mode options .

🙋 You might also be interested in our semester grade calculator and the final grade calculator .

Our test score calculator is a straightforward and intuitive tool!

Enter the number of questions/points/problems in the student's work (test, quiz, exam – anything). Assume you've prepared the test with 18 questions.

Type in the number the student got wrong . Instead – if you prefer – you can enter the number of gained points. Let's say our exemplary student failed to answer three questions.

Here we go! Teacher grader tool shows the percentage and grade for that score. For our example, the student scored 83.33% on a test, which corresponds to a B grade.

Underneath you'll find a full grading scale table . So to check the score for the next students, you can type in the number of questions they've got wrong – or just use this neat table.

That was a basic version of the test grade calculator. But our teacher grader is a much more versatile and flexible tool!

You can choose more options to customize this test score calculator. Just hit the Advanced mode button below the tool, and two more options will appear:

Increment by box – Here, you can change the look of the table you get as a result. The default value is 1, meaning the student can get an integer number of points. But sometimes it's possible to get, e.g., half-points – then you can use this box to declare the increment between the next scores.

Percentage scale – In this set of boxes, you can change the grading scale from the default one. For example, assume that the test was challenging and you'd like to change the scale so that getting 50% is already a passing grade (usually, it's 60% or even 65%). Change the last box, Grade D- ≥ value, from default 60% to 50% to reach the goal. You can also change the other ranges if you want to.

And what if I don't need +/- grades ? Well, then just ignore the signs 😄

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Want to find out what your class grade is? Use our intuitive grade calculator to add together your assignments and calculate your total score.

Using the Calculator

Enter the name of your assignment, letter or percentage grade and its weight relative to the entire class grade (e.g., 10%).

Add additional assignments and classes to tabulate individual course grades, and use our  GPA calculator  to calculate your term or semester grade.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow the steps below to find out your class grade.

Enter the name of your assessment

To begin, enter your assessments name. This might be a homework assignment, essay, exam, project, etc.

Enter the assessment grade you received

Next, enter the grade you earned for particular assessment. You can choose a letter or a percent.

Enter the weight of your assessment

Finally, enter the assessment’s percentage weight for that class (i.e., how many points it is worth). This information can be found in your course syllabus. If not, ask your instructor.

Add an additional assessment (optional)

Choose “add assessment” to add an additional assessment row to your course, and then replicate steps 1–3 for the new item.

Add an additional class (optional)

Click on the “add class” button to begin tabulating your grade for an additional class, and then follow the same process as before.

How are Grades Calculated?

Most courses us a ‘weighted’ system, where each cluster of assessments (homework assignments, essays, exams, etc.) are each worth a different percentage of your final course grade.

Using a ‘weighted’ system takes little getting used to, but it’s not difficult to master. You may receive 15/15 points on your essay, and 15/15 points on an exam, but the exam might be worth more relative to your total class grade. This information can be found in your course syllabus. If not, ask your instructor.

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Grade Calculator

It is beneficial to know how to calculate your current grade in a course in order to know what you need to achieve on your final exam to obtain your desired overall course grade. Below is an example of how to use the following grade calculator to determine your current course grade before the final exam.

To use this calculator, simply input your current percentage on an assignment, test or exam as well as the value it has towards your final grade. For each new assignment, test or exam, click on "Add New Assignment". Your results will be updated as you input assignments.

In Sally’s class, there are four categories of major assignments which sum up her final grade. The first category consists of three small assignments worth a total of 15% and the second category is a project worth 25%. She also has a midterm and a final exam worth 30% each.

Sally received the marks  7/ 10 ,  4/ 5  and  15/ 20  on her three small assignments, 80% on her project and  25/ 40  on her midterm. She wants to calculate what her current mark is before she takes the final exam, so she can find out what score she will need to get on her final exam in order to get an overall average of 75% in the course.

Using this calculator, Sally can calculate her mark easily and quickly. First, she will have to calculate the total percentage of her three small assignments since they are all in the same category of assignments worth 15% of her final grade. The following is an example of how Sally adds up all of her small assignments:

A. Divide the mark given for each small assignment by the possible mark for each small assignment.

B. Add the marks given for each assignment. Then add the possible marks given for each assignment. Divide the given mark by the possible mark. The answer will be a decimal.

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C.  Multiply the decimal by 100 to calculate the percentage.

0.7429 x 100=74.29%

With that percentage, Sally knows what she got in the assignments category.

In order to find the percentage of her midterm exam, Sally has to divide 25 by 40. She can take the answer (shown as a decimal) and multiply it by 100 to get the percentage.

25/ 40 =0.625 x 100=62.5 %

By plugging in the percentages of the marks she received from every category, Sally managed to figure out that she currently has 71.275% in the course, which is 2.7 GPA (see the grade calculator below).

In order to figure out what she needs to score on her final exam in order to achieve a final mark of 75% in the course, Sally took her current grade of 49.8935 (see grade calculator below) and subtracted that from her desired goal of 75 to get 25.1065. This means that Sally needs to get  25.1065/ 30  or 83.68% on her final exam to get a 75% in the course.

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