Grades and weighted scoring

Points compare achieved work with a possible maximum. Percentages express that relationship independently of the absolute point total.

A resulting grade depends on the rules of the school, university or examination. There is no universal international grading scale.

For a points total, add all earned points and divide by all possible points. This is not always the same as averaging individual percentages.

Weights deliberately give assignments, exams or modules different influence. A result weighted at 30% contributes less than one weighted at 70%.

When weights are percentages in the supported model, they need to total 100%.

A target grade or required remaining performance can only be calculated when outstanding components and weights are known. Rounding can affect values near a boundary.

Assessment regulations determine when and how to round; a calculator cannot infer them universally.

The same percentage may lead to different grades at different institutions. Bonus points, minimum requirements and special rules can change the official result.

A calculation is not a binding assessment by the responsible institution.

Our tool provides a points view and a weighted-assessment view. The points view compares all earned and possible points; the weighted view combines individual percentages using entered weights.

Weights are not silently normalised, and inputs such as negative points or a non-positive maximum are checked. The calculator does not assign a national or international school grade.