Calculate final grades, weighted averages, and GPA with our free grade calculator. Track academic performance and determine what grades you need to reach your goals.
Grade calculations are essential for tracking academic progress and planning study strategies. Understanding how grades are calculated helps students set realistic goals and identify areas for improvement.
Calculates final grades when different assignments have different weights or importance.
Determines your final course grade based on current performance and final exam score.
Shows what grade you need on the final exam to achieve your desired course grade.
Different institutions use various grading scales:
Use grade calculations to optimize your study approach:
To calculate a weighted grade, multiply each grade by its weight percentage, then sum all the results. For example: (85% × 0.3) + (90% × 0.4) + (80% × 0.3) = 25.5 + 36 + 24 = 85.5%.
Weighted grades assign different importance to different assignments (e.g., final exam worth 40%, homework worth 10%). Unweighted grades treat all assignments equally. Most courses use weighted grading systems.
Use the formula: Required Final Grade = (Desired Course Grade - (Current Grade × (1 - Final Weight))) / Final Weight. Our calculator does this automatically when you select "Grade Needed Calculator."
A good GPA depends on your goals. Generally: 3.5+ is good for most purposes, 3.7+ is very good, and 3.9+ is excellent. Graduate schools often require 3.0+ minimum, while competitive programs may require 3.5+.
Focus on high-weight assignments first, attend all classes, complete homework on time, study regularly, seek help when needed, and use grade calculators to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Yes, you can convert percentage grades to GPA using a standard scale: 90-100% = 4.0, 80-89% = 3.0, 70-79% = 2.0, 60-69% = 1.0, below 60% = 0.0. Some schools use plus/minus scales with more precise conversions.