Categories and weights
Weighted Grade Calculator: Category Weights to Grade
Combine homework, quiz, test and other category averages by their weights to get the overall grade, with a breakdown of how much each category adds.
81.6% B
| Category | Weight | Score | Points toward grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homework | 20% | 95% | 19 |
| Quizzes | 30% | 82% | 24.6 |
| Tests | 50% | 76% | 38 |
The chart is calculated in your browser; nothing you type is uploaded or saved. Scores are rounded half up to the precision you choose, and the letter is based on that rounded score, so 89.5% shown as 90% earns the 90 band. Check your school’s own grading scale and rounding policy.
How a weighted grade is calculated
Multiply each category average by its weight, add the results and divide by the total weight. With homework at 95% weighted 20%, quizzes at 82% weighted 30% and tests at 76% weighted 50%: 19 + 24.6 + 38 = 81.6%.
- If the weights you enter add up to less than 100, the result is your grade so far in the categories that have scores.
- Enter each category as a percent, not as points.
Common questions
What if my weights do not add up to 100%?
The calculator divides by the weights you entered, which gives the grade so far. This is what most gradebooks show before every category has scores.
Is a weighted grade the same as a weighted GPA?
No. A weighted grade combines categories inside one course. A weighted GPA adds extra points for honors or AP courses across your transcript.
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