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GradeCal compared with Drywall Planner
DetailGradeCal logo GradeCalDrywall Planner logo Drywall Planner
What it doesBrowser-based grade calculator for weighted course grades, final planning, and GPA estimates Free drywall calculator for estimating sheets, joint compound, tape, screws and cost
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Free
PricingNot given Not given
Key features
  • Calculate weighted course grades from multiple assignments and assessments
  • Support for multiple grade formats including percentages, letter grades, and points
  • Final exam score planning to reach a target grade
  • Customizable letter grade scales for different schools and instructors
  • Display both raw and weighted grade averages
  • Support for semester, quarter, and high school grades
  • GPA point calculations with letter-grade conversion
  • No account required to use calculators
  • Browser-based access with save functionality
  • Room dimension input with support for feet, inches and metric measurements
  • Automatic sheet count calculation for multiple board sizes: 4x8, 4x9, 4x10, 4x12
  • Standard opening deductions: 21 sq ft per door, 15 sq ft per window, 112 sq ft per garage door
  • Adjustable waste factor from default 10% to custom percentages
  • Joint compound calculation in pounds and 4.5 gallon pails
  • Joint tape calculation in linear feet and 250 foot rolls
  • Drywall screw count and weight estimation
  • Optional cost estimate with custom price per sheet and labor rates
  • Embed calculator on external websites with responsive resize code
  • Support for both rectangular and L-shaped room configurations
What makes it different
  • Handles partial course weights that do not add up to 100 percent
  • Distinguishes between raw averages and weighted averages to show individual assignment impact
  • Automatically converts between percentages, points, and letter grades using customizable scales
  • Estimates the exact final exam score needed to achieve a target grade
  • Works without requiring account creation or login
  • Calculates exact sheet count by laying out the board wall by wall the way a hanger would, accounting for offcuts and reuse
  • All calculations run in the browser with no upload or storage of user data
  • Transparent assumptions: every rule is checked against manufacturer and code references
  • Real-time recalculation and instant results as you type without page reloads
  • Metric unit support with automatic conversion of measurements and results
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)86
Citation Flow (Majestic)2520
Referring domains (Majestic)165

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