Add your assignments with scores, weights, and categories to calculate your weighted course grade. See your letter grade, GPA equivalent, and per-category breakdown.
| Category | Weight | Average |
|---|
Most students do not know their actual grade until report cards arrive. By then, it is too late to adjust. This calculator lets you track your grade in real-time throughout the semester so you always know where you stand and can focus effort where it matters most.
| Letter | Percentage | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| A | 93-100% | 4.0 |
| A- | 90-92% | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87-89% | 3.3 |
| B | 83-86% | 3.0 |
| C | 73-76% | 2.0 |
| F | Below 60% | 0.0 |
Scenario 1: Midterm Check-In. James has graded: Homework avg 92% (20% weight), Quiz avg 85% (10%), Midterm 78% (30%). Current grade from 60% of weight: 83.7% (B). Remaining: Final 30%, Project 10%. He needs 90%+ on remaining work to reach an A-. Use our Final Grade Calculator for exact targets.
Scenario 2: Heavy Exam Weighting. Maria’s course: Exams 60%, Homework 20%, Participation 20%. She has 95% homework and 100% participation but 72% exam average. Overall: 79.2% (C+). Despite perfect homework, her grade is pulled down by exams. She needs to focus study time on exam prep, not homework perfection.
Scenario 3: Extra Credit Boost. David scored 108/100 on a project (extra credit). Weight: 20%. His project contributes 108% × 20% = 21.6 weighted points instead of the normal 20 maximum. This 1.6% boost could push his overall from B+ to A-.
Scenario 4: Tracking Throughout Semester. Priya enters each assignment as she gets it back. Week 3: 2 items graded, 15% weight, grade 91%. Week 8: 8 items, 55% weight, grade 87%. Week 14: 14 items, 90% weight, grade 84%. She sees the downward trend early and adjusts study habits by week 8. Use our Study Time Calculator to plan recovery.
💡 Key insight: Most students spend equal time on all assignments regardless of weight. This is a mistake. A 30% final exam deserves 3x the preparation of a 10% quiz. Calculate the “points per hour of study” for each assignment weight and allocate time accordingly.
| A (93%+) | 4.0 |
| B (83-86%) | 3.0 |
| C (73-76%) | 2.0 |
| D (60-69%) | 1.0 |
| F (<60%) | 0.0 |