How to use the Weighted Average Marks Calculator
- 1. List componentsEnter each part as: name, marks scored, out of, weight %.
- 2. Mark what is pendingType ? for marks you do not have yet, like the final exam.
- 3. See the resultGet your weighted score so far and what you need in the pending parts.
How a weighted average works
In a weighted scheme, each part of the course counts for a fixed share of the final mark. First turn each part into a fraction (marks ÷ out of), then multiply by its weight and add them up.
Weighted % = sum of (marks ÷ out of × weight) ÷ sum of weights × 100.
Worked example with the defaults: quizzes 16/20 at 10% give 8 points, assignments 27/30 at 15% give 13.5, and the mid-term 34/50 at 25% gives 17. That is 38.5 points out of the 50 graded so far.
Finding what you need in the final
For a 60% overall you need 60 points in total, so the final exam (weight 50) must give 21.5 points. Dividing 21.5 by 50 gives 43%, which is 43 out of 100 in the final. If there are several pending parts, the tool assumes the same percentage in each.
If your weights do not add up to 100, the tool scales the result and tells you. Weights come from your course outline or syllabus, so copy them exactly. For Indian internal assessment with best-of-two mid-terms, use the internal marks calculator. For a plain or weighted average of a list of numbers, use the average calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What does the ? mean?
It marks a component you have not taken yet. The tool works out the percentage you need in it to reach your target.
Do the weights have to add up to 100?
They should. If they do not, the tool scales the result to 100 and shows a note.
Is this the same as an average of percentages?
Only when every part has the same weight. Otherwise a weighted average gives the right answer.
Is this tool free?
Yes. You enter your name and WhatsApp number once when you see your result, and other Uncodemy tools then open without the form.