How to use Weighted Average Calculator

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Enter each value and its weight. You get the weighted mean, plus a simple average so you can see what the weights changed. Weights do not need to sum to 100.

The tool is at form.ms/tools/weighted-average-calculator.

1. Open the calculator

Go to the Weighted Average Calculator. Weighted average is the sum of (value times weight) divided by the sum of the weights.

Weighted average calculator with the first value row highlighted

2. Add rows

Type a Value and Weight on each row. Weights can be percents, credits, dollars, or counts. Click Add row if you need more. If every weight is equal, the result matches a simple average.

3. Compare the two means

The page shows the weighted average next to the unweighted mean. For one class from assignment percentages, letter, and GPA points, use the Class Grade Calculator.

Nothing is stored. For a course gradebook, prefer the class grade tool.

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