Final Grade Calculator
Free final grade calculator. Find out exactly what score you need on your final exam to reach your target grade, based on your current grade and the final's weight.
You'd need 101.7% — unfortunately not reachable with this final's weight.
What do I need on my final?
Enter your current grade, the grade you want, and how much the final exam is worth, and this calculator tells you the exact score you need on that final. The formula: needed = (target − current × (1 − weight)) ÷ weight.
Reading the result
If the number is over 100%, your target isn’t mathematically reachable from the final alone — aim for a realistic grade instead. If it’s zero or negative, you’ve already locked in your target no matter how the final goes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate what I need on my final?⌄
Use: needed = (target − current × (1 − final weight)) ÷ final weight. This calculator does the math for you instantly.
What if the score I need is over 100%?⌄
That means your target isn't reachable from the final alone, given its weight. Aim for a realistic grade or talk to your instructor about extra credit.
What is the final exam weight?⌄
It's the percentage of your overall course grade that the final exam is worth, usually listed in your syllabus.
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