Final Grade Calculator
Score you need on the final exam to reach your target grade.
What is a final grade calculator?
A final grade calculator works out the score you need on the final exam to reach the grade you want. Enter your current grade, the final exam’s weight and your target grade.
How to use the final grade calculator
Enter your current grade (%), the final exam weight (%) and the target grade (%), then click Calculate. The calculator shows the score you need on the final.
Final grade formula
Needed score = (target − current × (100 − weight) ÷ 100) ÷ (weight ÷ 100). Your current grade covers the rest of the course, and the final makes up the remaining weight.
Example
With a current grade of 80%, a target of 85% and a final exam worth 20%, you would need 105% on the final. That is more than 100%, so the target is not reachable on the final alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What score do I need on the final to get 85% if I have 80%?
If the final is worth 20%, you would need 105% on the final — more than 100%, so the target is not reachable. Try it on the calculator above.
What if I need more than 100% on the final?
If you need more than 100%, the target grade cannot be reached on the final alone. You would need to aim for a lower target or improve your current grade.
How much does the final exam count?
It depends on your course: enter the final exam’s weight as a percentage. A heavier final gives you more room to change your grade.
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