Average Grade Calculator
Calculate the average of your grades quickly and easily.
What Is an Average Grade Calculator?
An Average Grade Calculator helps you find the average percentage of several grades. It is useful when you want to quickly combine grades from tests, quizzes, assignments, or other coursework and see your overall average.
For example, if your grades are 80%, 90%, 70%, and 100%, the calculator adds the grades together and divides the total by the number of grades. Your average grade would be 85%.
This calculator works when each grade has the same importance or weight.
How to Average Grades
To calculate your grade average, add all of your grades together and divide the total by the number of grades. This is the standard method for finding the average of multiple grades when each grade has equal importance.
Combine the percentage grades you want to include in your average.
Count how many individual grades are included in the calculation.
The result is your average grade percentage.
For example, suppose your grades are:
- 80%
- 90%
- 70%
- 100%
Therefore, the average grade is 85%. You can use the calculator above to calculate your grade average quickly when you have multiple percentage grades.
If the grades have different weights, such as an exam worth 40% and a quiz worth 10%, a simple average may not give the correct course grade. In that situation, use a weighted grade calculation instead.
How to Use the Average Grade Calculator
Using the calculator is simple:
Enter your first grade as a percentage.
Enter your other grades in the available fields.
Click + Add Another Grade if you need more grade fields.
Enter each grade you want to include.
Click Calculate Average Grade.
The calculator will show your average percentage and the number of grades included in the calculation.
Average Grade Formula
The standard average grade formula is:
For example:
This calculation assumes that all grades have equal weight.
Example of an Average Grade Calculation
Suppose you received the following grades:
- Test 1: 85%
- Test 2: 90%
- Assignment: 78%
- Quiz: 92%
First, add the grades:
85 + 90 + 78 + 92 = 345
Then divide by the number of grades:
345 ÷ 4 = 86.25%
Your average grade is 86.25%.
How to Calculate Average Percentage for Grades
To calculate the average percentage for your grades, add all the percentages together and divide the total by the number of grades. This works when each grade has equal weight.
Example: If your grades are 80%, 85%, 90%, and 95%:
So, your average percentage is 87.5%.
How to Calculate Your Class Grade Average
To calculate your class grade average, add the grades you received on your assignments, quizzes, or exams and divide the total by the number of grades.
For example, if your grades are 75%, 82%, 88%, 90%, and 95%:
Your class grade average is 86%. You can also enter your grades into the calculator above to calculate your average automatically.
What If My Grades Have Different Weights?
If your assignments, tests, quizzes, or exams have different weights, a simple average may not accurately represent your course grade.
For example, a final exam worth 40% of your course grade has a much greater effect on your overall grade than a quiz worth 5%.
In that situation, you should use a weighted grade calculation instead of a simple average.
Our Average Grade Calculator is designed for calculating the standard average of percentage grades where each grade is treated equally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate my average grade?
Add all of your grades together and divide the total by the number of grades. For example, 80%, 90%, and 70% have an average of 80%.
Can I calculate an average from multiple grades?
Yes. You can enter multiple grades and use the Add Another Grade button to include additional grades in your calculation.
Can I calculate an average with decimal grades?
Yes. You can enter grades such as 87.5% or 92.25%.
Does this calculator calculate GPA?
No. An average percentage and GPA are different calculations. GPA usually uses a grade-point scale and may depend on your school’s grading system. If you want to calculate your GPA, use our GPA Calculator.
What is a good average grade?
A good average depends on your school, course, and grading system. In many grading systems, an average of 90% or higher is considered excellent, while 80%–89% is generally considered a strong grade.
How do I find the average of my grades?
To find the average of your grades, add all your grades together and divide the total by the number of grades. For example, if your grades are 80%, 85%, 90%, and 95%, add them together and divide by 4 to get an average of 87.5%.