Assignment Grade Calculator

Calculate an assignment grade from points earned and points possible. This assignment grade calculator estimates percentage grade, letter grade, missed points, extra credit, weighted course contribution, and points needed to reach a target score.

Calculate Assignment Grade

Assignment Grade = Points Earned ÷ Points Possible × 100.
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How the assignment grade calculator works

Assignment percentage:
Enter points earned and points possible to calculate the assignment percentage.

Letter grade:
The calculator converts the assignment percentage into a standard or plus/minus letter grade.

Weighted contribution:
Enter the assignment weight to estimate how much the assignment contributes to the overall course grade.

Points needed:
Enter a target assignment grade to estimate how many total points are needed to reach that percentage.

Why use an assignment grade calculator?

An assignment grade calculator helps quickly turn points into a percentage and letter grade.

It can help with homework scores, quiz scores, project grades, classwork grades, extra credit, weighted categories, and checking what score is needed to hit a target grade.

What your result means

Your result shows assignment percentage, letter grade, points earned, points possible, extra credit, points missed, target points needed, weighted contribution, and optional assignment totals when multiple assignments are entered.

Assignment grade calculator formulas

Frequently asked questions

How do you calculate an assignment grade?

Divide points earned by points possible, then multiply by 100. For example, 43 points out of 50 equals 86%.

How do I include extra credit?

Add extra credit points to points earned. If extra credit is allowed, the calculator can show a result above 100%.

What is weighted assignment contribution?

Weighted contribution shows how much an assignment adds to the final course grade after applying its assignment weight.

Can this calculate points needed for a target grade?

Yes. Enter the target assignment grade percentage to estimate the points needed and any additional points required.