This is a Final Grade Calculator for CSU. Enter the percentage weight and grade for each assessment to calculate your final grade.
How to Use the Cal State Final Grade Calculator
Step 1: Enter your final exam weight from your course syllabus on Canvas.
Step 2; Enter the final percentage you want to achieve. Remember: your instructor sets the exact percentage-to-letter cutoffs - the grade shown is an approximation using the typical CSU scale.
Step 3: Add your completed assignments, midterms, and other graded work with name, weight (%), and grade (%).
Step 4: Click Calculate. Results show the percentage you need on your final, your current grade, and your target grade - all with approximate letter grades and GPA values.
Step 5: Add more courses with "+ Add course."
Cal State GPA Scale
| Letter Grade | GPA Points | Quality Pts (3 units) | Description | Typical % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | 12.0 | Excellent | 90–100% |
| A− | 3.7 | 11.1 | Excellent | 87–89% |
| B+ | 3.3 | 9.9 | Good | 84–86% |
| B | 3.0 | 9.0 | Good | 80–83% |
| B− | 2.7 | 8.1 | Good | 77–79% |
| C+ | 2.3 | 6.9 | Satisfactory | 74–76% |
| C | 2.0 | 6.0 | Satisfactory | 70–73% |
| C− | 1.7 | 5.1 | Satisfactory | 67–69% |
| D+ | 1.3 | 3.9 | Poor | 64–66% |
| D | 1.0 | 3.0 | Poor | 60–63% |
| D− | 0.7 | 2.1 | Poor | 57–59% |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 | Failing | 0–56% |
| WU | 0.0 | 0.0 | Unauthorized Withdrawal | n/a |
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