# Semester Grade Calculator

> Combine your grading periods and semester exam into one semester grade using a preset weighting pattern or your own custom weights.

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**Category:** Education

## Quick Answer

Combine your grading periods and semester exam into one grade. Choose a weighting pattern such as 40/40/20 or 37.5/37.5/25, or enter custom weights, and leave the exam blank if you have not taken it — the remaining weights rescale instead of counting the blank as a zero.

## Definition

A semester grade calculator combines whole grading periods, such as two quarters, with a semester exam to produce one grade for the term. Each component carries a weight, and the semester grade is the total of each grade times its weight divided by the weight of the components that have been graded. Because that divisor counts only completed components, a semester exam that has not happened yet rescales the remaining periods rather than scoring as a zero. The weighting patterns offered are arithmetic presets rather than any school's official policy, and custom weights are supported because schools and instructors calculate semester grades differently.

## How to Use

1. **Choose your weighting pattern** — Select a preset split such as 40/40/20 from the list, or choose Custom weights and type the split from your syllabus.
2. **Enter each grading period** — Type the percentage grade for each quarter or term you have received.
3. **Add the semester exam if you have taken it** — Enter your exam score, or leave it blank so its weight is excluded and the remaining periods rescale.
4. **Read your semester grade** — View the percentage, letter grade, and grade points, plus how much of the semester was counted.

## Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates for educational and planning purposes. Always consult a qualified professional for specific advice on financial, medical, legal, or other regulated decisions.

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