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What-If Grade Calculator

Last updated: October 11, 2026

A what-if grade calculator answers questions like “If I get a 90 on the next test, what will my grade be?” You add a pretend score to your current grades and see the new result.

By hand: points-based classes

New grade = (points earned + new score) ÷ (points possible + new points possible)

Example: you have 340 out of 400 points, which is 85%. The next test is worth 100 points.

  • Score a 90: 430 ÷ 500 = 86%
  • Score a 70: 410 ÷ 500 = 82%

By hand: weighted classes

Work out the new average for the category the assignment belongs to, then recalculate the weighted grade. The steps are in how to calculate a weighted grade.

Try the best and worst case

Test a high score and a low score to see the range your final grade could land in. If you already know the grade you want, work backwards with what do I need on my final.

Do it automatically

Paste your gradebook into Grade Calculator and the table fills in on its own. Change any score, or add an upcoming assignment, to see your class grade update.

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Related guides

  • What Do I Need on My Final?
  • How to Calculate a Test Grade
  • How to Calculate a Weighted Grade