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Grade Calculator

Calculate GPA, weighted grades, and determine what you need on final exams

Grade Calculator

Course Grade Calculator

Grade Results

Enter grades and click "Calculate Grade" to see the results

Understanding Grading Systems

GPA Scales

Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by dividing quality points by credit hours. Different institutions use different scales and weighting systems.

Common GPA Scales

  • • 4.0 Scale: A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0
  • • 5.0 Scale: Includes AP/Honors bonuses
  • • 100 Point: Direct percentage conversion
  • • Plus/Minus: A+=4.3, A=4.0, A-=3.7

Grade Calculations

Course grades are typically calculated using weighted averages where different assignments, exams, and participation have different impacts on the final grade.

Typical Weight Distribution

  • • Homework: 10-20%
  • • Quizzes: 10-15%
  • • Midterm Exams: 20-30%
  • • Final Exam: 25-40%
  • • Participation: 5-10%
  • • Projects: 10-25%

Grading Systems Worldwide

United States

Letter grades with GPA conversion, typically A-F scale with plus/minus variations.

A: 90-100%, B: 80-89%, C: 70-79%

United Kingdom

Classification system for degrees: First, Upper Second (2:1), Lower Second (2:2), Third.

First: 70%+, 2:1: 60-69%, 2:2: 50-59%

Germany

Numeric scale from 1.0 (excellent) to 5.0 (fail), with 4.0 as passing grade.

1.0: Excellent, 2.0: Good, 3.0: Satisfactory

Canada

Similar to US system but with percentage-based grades and provincial variations.

A+: 90-100%, A: 85-89%, A-: 80-84%

Australia

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (D), Credit (C), Pass (P), Fail (F).

HD: 85%+, D: 75-84%, C: 65-74%

France

20-point scale with 10/20 as passing grade. Rare to achieve above 16/20.

16-20: Excellent, 14-16: Good, 12-14: Fair

Study Tips

  • • Track grades throughout semester
  • • Understand assignment weights
  • • Calculate needed scores early
  • • Focus on high-weight assignments
  • • Communicate with instructors
  • • Use grade calculators for planning

Grade Improvement

  • • Identify weak areas early
  • • Utilize office hours and tutoring
  • • Form study groups
  • • Review feedback on assignments
  • • Develop effective study habits
  • • Manage time efficiently

Academic Planning

  • • Set realistic GPA goals
  • • Balance course difficulty
  • • Consider credit hour load
  • • Plan for prerequisite chains
  • • Monitor degree requirements
  • • Prepare for standardized tests

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