Weighted Grade Calculator
Calculate your final grade based on weighted assignments, exams, and projects. Add or remove items dynamically.
Understanding Your Weighted Grade
The Weighted Grade Calculator is an essential tool for students to accurately determine their final grade in a course where different assignments, exams, and projects have varying importance (weights).
🎓 How to Use the Calculator
Follow these steps to calculate your weighted grade:
- Enter Grade Items: For each graded component of your course (e.g., Homework, Midterm Exam, Final Project), fill in a row.
- Assignment Name (Optional): A label to help you identify the item.
- Score: The points you received for the item.
- Out of: The maximum possible points for the item.
- Weight (%): The percentage this item contributes to your final grade (e.g., for 20%, enter 20).
- Add or Remove Items: Use the "➕ Add Item" button to add more rows for additional assignments. Use the trash icon (🗑️) to remove any unneeded rows.
- Calculate Grade: Once all items and their weights are entered, click the "Calculate Grade" button.
The calculator will display your "Final Weighted Grade," its "Letter Grade" equivalent, the "Total Weight" you've entered, and a step-by-step breakdown of how each item contributed to the final score.
📝 The Weighted Grade Formula
The final grade is calculated by summing the weighted scores of all individual items. The formula for each item is:
Weighted Score = (Score / Maximum Score) × Weight
The final grade is the sum of all these weighted scores:
Final Grade = Σ (Weighted Scores)
Example: An exam worth 30% of the final grade where you scored 85 out of 100 contributes (85 / 100) × 30 = 25.5 points to your final grade.
If the total weight of all your items does not add up to 100%, the calculator will normalize the result. For example, if your total points are 45 and the total weight entered is 50%, your normalized grade will be (45 / 50) × 100 = 90%.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What does 'weight' mean in grading?
- The 'weight' of an assignment is the percentage it contributes to your final overall grade. For example, a final exam might have a weight of 40%, while all homework assignments combined might have a weight of 15%.
- What if the total weight doesn't equal 100%?
- The calculator will show a warning. If the total weight is less than 100%, it means you haven't accounted for all graded items (like a final exam). The calculated grade will be your current grade based on the items entered. If it's over 100%, there's likely an error in the weights you entered from your syllabus.