Free Grade Calculator
Add your assignments, exams, or quizzes. Choose a calculation mode and get your grade instantly - no sign-up required.
What Do I Need on My Final?
Find out exactly what score you need on your final exam to reach your desired overall grade.
Final Grade Calculator
Enter your current standing and target grade to find the required final exam score.
How Grade Calculation Works
Everything you need to know about calculating grades, percentages, and weighted scores.
What Is a Grade Calculator?
A grade calculator is an online tool that helps students and teachers calculate an overall grade based on multiple assignments, exams, quizzes, and assessments. Instead of doing the math by hand, a grade calculator does it instantly - accounting for points earned, total possible points, and weighted categories.
Whether you're trying to calculate final grades, check your class standing, or plan your study strategy, a grade calculator saves time and removes the guesswork.
How to Calculate Your Grade
The basic formula for a percentage grade calculator is simple:
For weighted grades, each category (homework, tests, finals) has a different percentage weight. Multiply each score by its weight, sum the results, and divide by the total weight used to get your weighted overall grade.
How to Use the CalcGrade Calculator
- Choose Points-Based or Weighted mode above.
- Enter each assignment name, score earned, and total points.
- For weighted mode, enter the percentage weight for each category.
- Click Calculate Grade to see your result instantly.
- Use the Final Exam Planner to find out what score you still need.
Standard Letter Grading Scale
The grading scale used by CalcGrade's grade calculator:
| Letter Grade | Percentage Range | Grade Points (GPA) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97 – 100% | 4.0 | Exceptional |
| A | 93 – 96.99% | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A− | 90 – 92.99% | 3.7 | Very Good |
| B+ | 87 – 89.99% | 3.3 | Good |
| B | 83 – 86.99% | 3.0 | Above Average |
| B− | 80 – 82.99% | 2.7 | Average |
| C+ | 77 – 79.99% | 2.3 | Satisfactory |
| C | 73 – 76.99% | 2.0 | Average |
| C− | 70 – 72.99% | 1.7 | Below Average |
| D+ | 67 – 69.99% | 1.3 | Poor |
| D | 63 – 66.99% | 1.0 | Very Poor |
| D− | 60 – 62.99% | 0.7 | Minimal Pass |
| F | 0 – 59.99% | 0.0 | Failing |
Why Use a Grade Calculator?
Students who actively track their grades perform better here's why CalcGrade helps:
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CalcGrade and grade calculation answered clearly.
The formula is straightforward: Percentage = (Points Earned ÷ Total Points) × 100. For example, if you earned 425 points out of 500 total possible points, your grade would be (425 ÷ 500) × 100 = 85%, which is a B. CalcGrade handles this math automatically when you enter your scores into the Points-Based calculator.