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Semester Grade Calculator

Combine quarter grades and a final exam by their weights into a semester grade.

Semester grade
Weighted average.
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Letter grade
Total weight
Weighted points
 
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How the Semester Grade Calculator Works

A semester grade usually combines several parts — quarters, tests, a final exam — each worth a different share of the total. Multiply each grade by its weight, add them up, and divide by the total weight. A common split is 40% each quarter and 20% final exam, but enter whatever your syllabus specifies.

The weights don’t have to total 100% — the calculator divides by whatever they add to — but they usually should for a true semester grade. Use it to see how a strong or weak final will move your overall mark.

semester grade = Σ(grade × weight) ÷ Σ weight

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate my semester grade?

Multiply each component grade by its weight, add the results, and divide by the total of the weights. This calculator handles three components.

What if my weights don’t add to 100%?

The calculator divides by whatever the weights total, so it still works — but for a proper semester grade they should sum to 100%.

How much can the final exam change my grade?

It depends on its weight. A 20% final can move a semester grade by a few points; enter different exam scores to see the effect.

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