A weighted average is calculated by multiplying each grade by its weight (study units or course credits), summing the products, and dividing by the total of the weights. Example: a 90 in a 2-unit subject and an 80 in a 3-unit subject give (90×2 + 80×3) ÷ 5 = 420 ÷ 5 = a weighted average of 84.
How is it calculated?
The calculation takes three steps: multiply each grade by its weight — for bagrut the weight is the number of study units, for a degree it is the course's credit points; add all the products together; then divide by the sum of the weights. The calculator supports up to 5 grade-weight pairs, and rows left empty are simply excluded from the calculation.
Example: a 90 in a 2-unit subject and an 80 in a 3-unit subject — the products are 180 and 240, their sum is 420, the weights total 5, so the weighted average is 420 ÷ 5 = 84. Keep in mind: this is the raw average only — the bonuses Israeli universities add to advanced bagrut subjects (10–25 points for 5-unit subjects, depending on the institution) are not included, so your admission average may be higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a simple and a weighted average?
A simple average adds all grades and divides by their count — every grade counts equally. A weighted average gives each grade a different weight, for example by study units. Grades of 90 and 80 give a simple average of 85, but if the 90 is worth 2 units and the 80 is worth 3 units, the weighted average is (180 + 240) ÷ 5 = 84 — the heavier grade pulls the average toward it.
Does the calculator include bagrut bonuses?
No. Israeli universities add a bonus of 10–25 points to bagrut grades in advanced 4–5-unit subjects (for example, 25 points for 5-unit math at most institutions), and the bonus varies by institution and subject. The calculator shows the raw weighted average only — for an admission average, check the bonus table of the specific institution.
How do the weights work?
Each grade is multiplied by its weight before summing, so a grade with weight 5 influences the result 5 times more than a grade with weight 1. For bagrut the weight is the number of units (3, 4 or 5); for a degree it is the course's credit points (usually 2–6). Dividing by the total of the weights keeps the result on the regular grading scale.
This calculation is a general estimate for illustration only. It does not constitute tax, pension, or investment advice, nor a substitute for personal advice from a licensed professional, and should not be relied on for decisions.
