How to Add Weight in SurveyMonkey
- George Apostolov
How to Add Weight in SurveyMonkey: step-by-step guide
Go to the 'Design Survey' tab and select an existing question. Click 'Edit'.
In the question editor, click on the 'Use weights' option.
Next to each answer choice, you will see a box where you can assign a numeric value. Enter the desired weight for each answer.
Once you’ve assigned weights, click 'SAVE' to apply the changes.
Click 'Preview survey' and take a test response to verify the weighting.
Quick answer: To add weight in SurveyMonkey, navigate to the Design Survey tab, edit a question, and enable Use weights. Assign numeric values to each answer choice in the provided boxes, click SAVE to apply the changes, and take a test response in Preview survey to verify.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Assign numeric values to answer choices in SurveyMonkey by editing a question, enabling weights, saving your changes, and previewing the survey. This guide shows how to add Weight in SurveyMonkey in 5 steps, starting with "Go to the 'Design Survey' tab and select an existing question. Click 'Edit'" and finishing with "Click 'Preview survey' and take a test response to verify the weighting". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SurveyMonkey interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Weight in SurveyMonkey?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SurveyMonkey data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SurveyMonkey. Related guides: How to Adjust Logo Size in SurveyMonkey, How to Allow for Unlimited Survey Responses on SurveyMonkey and How to Allow Multiple Answers in SurveyMonkey. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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