Two Component Weighted Grade Calculator
Combine two component percentages using their entered weights and normalize the combined weight.
Result for the values shown.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| First component grade (%) | Enter percentage units: 5 means 5%, not a fraction of 0.05. |
| First component weight (weight units) | Enter first component weight in weight units; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Second component grade (%) | Enter percentage units: 5 means 5%, not a fraction of 0.05. |
| Second component weight (weight units) | Enter second component weight in weight units; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
Weights may be percentages or relative weights; the tool divides by their sum.
Common mistakes
- Do not enter raw earned points where a component percentage is expected.
Check your calculation
- Use the worked example as a known reference case, then change one input at a time and check the direction and units of the response.
Calculation checks, sources and review limits
How do two separately weighted course components combine?
Combine two component percentages using their entered weights and normalize the combined weight.
Common uses
- How do two separately weighted course components combine
How it works
Multiply each component percentage by its weight, add the products, and divide by total weight. Weights may be percentages or relative weights; the tool divides by their sum. Arithmetic under the entered grading convention only; no institutional grade, credit or attendance policy is inferred. Examples are illustrative.
Worked example
Enter First component grade: 80 %; First component weight: 40 weight units; Second component grade: 90 %; Second component weight: 60 weight units. Results: Weighted percentage: 86 %; Total entered weight: 100 weight units.