Understanding your result
Points mode divides earned by possible points. Weighted mode adds each score contribution and normalizes by entered weight so incomplete courses can show a current grade.
Once your institution has assigned letter grades, the GPA Calculator combines them with course credits on its stated 4.0 scale.
The formula
A score of 90 with a 40% weight contributes 36 course points. Letter grades use an example 90/80/70/60 scale; your syllabus may differ.
Two assignments worth 150 points
Scores of 80/100 and 45/50 total 125 out of 150. The grade is 83.33%, a B on the example scale.
How to use this calculator
- Choose points or weighted categories.
- Enter each row as two comma-separated numbers.
- Calculate and compare with your syllabus.
Points and weights answer different questions
In a points course, a 100-point exam counts twice as much as a 50-point quiz.
In a weighted course, the syllabus assigns explicit importance to categories.
Current grade versus final grade
When weights total under 100%, the normalized result describes completed categories.
Missing work, dropped scores, and extra credit follow the instructor’s policy.
Assumptions & limitations
What this calculation assumes
- Rows match the chosen method.
- Weighted values are percentages from 0 to 100.
- The letter scale is A≥90, B≥80, C≥70, D≥60.
What to keep in mind
- Institution-specific cutoffs and policies are excluded.
- A current grade is not a final-grade prediction.
- Rows are limited to 100.
Common questions
Must weights total 100%?
A final calculation normally does. A lower total yields a normalized current grade.
Why not average percentages?
Different point values or weights should not count equally.
Can I enter decimals?
Yes. Use a period for decimals.