Semester Grade Calculator

Wondering what your final semester grade will be? Our free Semester Grade Calculator helps high school and college students in the USA easily determine their semester average based on two quarters and a final exam. Just plug in your grades and their weights — we’ll do the math instantly.

Semester Grade Calculator

Grade Input

Enter the grade and how much it contributes to the semester total
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Enter the grade and percentage weight of the second quarter
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Enter the final exam score and its weight in the semester
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Semester Grade

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Enter grades and weights to see distribution

How to Use the Semester Grade Calculator

This calculator estimates your final semester grade using a weighted average formula, based on the grades you enter for:

  • 1st Quarter Grade (%): Your average score for the first quarter of the semester.
  • 2nd Quarter Grade (%): Your average for the second quarter.
  • Final Exam Grade (%): Your score on the final exam.
  • Weight (%) for Each Component: Assign how much each component counts toward your final grade (e.g., 40% for each quarter, 20% for the final exam).

Once entered, the calculator displays:

  • Final Semester Grade (%)
  • A clear, real-time grade update based on your inputs

You can adjust grades and weights as needed to explore different scenarios.

Who Should Use This Calculator?

This tool is especially helpful for:

  • High School Students in the USA checking their semester performance
  • College Students with similar grading structures
  • Parents or Tutors supporting students with academic planning
  • Teachers who want to double-check grade breakdowns

 

It follows the typical U.S. semester system of two quarters plus a final exam, which is common in many school districts and universities.

Why This Calculator Works

Unlike GPA tools that calculate overall averages across multiple classes, this calculator focuses on the final grade in a single course, based on weighted components. It helps answer questions like:

  • “What grade do I need on my final to pass the semester?”
  • “How much does my final exam affect my grade?
  • Can I still get an A if my 1st quarter was low?”

Example: How Your Semester Grade Is Calculated

Let’s say:

  • 1st Quarter Grade: 85%, weighted at 40%
  • 2nd Quarter Grade: 90%, weighted at 40%
  • Final Exam Grade: 80%, weighted at 20%

 

The calculator will show your final semester grade as:

(85×0.40) + (90×0.40) + (80×0.20) = 87%

That’s a solid B+ or A-, depending on your school’s grading scale.

Frequently asked questions

You multiply each grade by its weight (as a decimal) and add the results. For example, 85% × 40% = 34. Then repeat for the other sections and total them all.

Enter your 1st and 2nd quarter grades and weights, then leave the final exam field blank or try different hypothetical scores to see how it would impact your semester grade.

Yes, if your course uses a similar grading structure (e.g., midterms or papers in place of “quarters”), just treat the inputs accordingly.

Many U.S. high schools use a 40% weighting for each quarter and a 20% weighting for the final exam. Some may vary, so check your syllabus or ask your teacher.

Currently, it shows your numeric grade, but you can refer to your school’s grade scale to match the percentage to a letter grade (e.g., 90–100% = A, 80–89% = B, etc.).