Grade Calculator
Calculate grade percentage and letter. Points earned divided by total possible points.
How to Use
Enter your values in the fields above and click Calculate to get instant results. All computations run locally in your browser. No data is ever uploaded or stored.
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Course Grade Calculation
CalcSolver's grade calculator computes your final course grade from weighted categories — assignments, quizzes, midterms, finals, and participation. Enter each category's weight and your score to see your overall grade and what you need on remaining assignments to reach a target.
If assignments = 30% (score: 88%), midterm = 25% (score: 82%), final = 35% (score: TBD), participation = 10% (score: 95%): your current grade without the final is (88×0.30 + 82×0.25 + 95×0.10) / 0.65 = 87.2%. To get an A (90%), you need at least 93.1% on the final exam.
Pro tip: always check your syllabus for the exact weight breakdown. Some professors drop the lowest quiz score or offer extra credit. Track your grades throughout the semester so you know exactly where you stand before finals. Use CalcSolver's GPA calculator to see how each course grade affects your cumulative GPA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate what grade I need on the final?
Enter your current grade, the weight of the final exam, and your target overall grade. The calculator determines the minimum final exam score needed to achieve your goal.
How do weighted grades work?
Each assignment category (homework, tests, final) has a weight percentage. Your final grade is the weighted average: (homework_avg × hw_weight) + (test_avg × test_weight) + (final × final_weight).
What is the difference between points-based and weighted grading?
Points-based adds all earned points and divides by total possible points. Weighted grading assigns percentage weights to categories, so a test category worth 40% affects the grade more than homework worth 20%.