Final Grade Calculator
Find out exactly what score you need on your final exam to reach your target grade
Your Required Grade
You need 90.0% on your final exam
This is a challenging but achievable goal!
Common Grading Scenarios
How to Use This Calculator
Our Final Grade Calculator makes it simple to determine exactly what score you need on your final exam. Follow these steps:
- Current Grade - Enter the grade you currently have in the course (before the final exam)
- Final Exam Weight - Enter the percentage that your final exam counts toward your overall grade (usually found in your syllabus)
- Desired Final Grade - Enter the overall course grade you want to achieve
- The calculator will instantly show what score you need on your final exam
Understanding Your Results
- If the required score is over 100%, you may need to adjust your desired grade to something more achievable
- If the required score is negative, you've already secured your desired grade!
- If the required score is very high, consider studying more intensively or adjusting your expectations
Important Note
This calculator assumes that your current grade represents the non-final portion of your course. The weights of your current grade and final exam should add up to 100%.
Grade Calculator Formula
The formula used in this calculator is:
Required Final Score = (Desired Final Grade - Current Grade × (100% - Final Weight)) ÷ Final Weight
For example, if you have a 75% current grade, your final is worth 30%, and you want an 80% overall:
Required Score = (80 - 75 × (100% - 30%)) ÷ 30%
Required Score = (80 - 75 × 70%) ÷ 30%
Required Score = (80 - 52.5) ÷ 30%
Required Score = 27.5 ÷ 0.3 = 91.7%
Required Score = (80 - 75 × 70%) ÷ 30%
Required Score = (80 - 52.5) ÷ 30%
Required Score = 27.5 ÷ 0.3 = 91.7%
Try our free Final Grade Calculator today to set realistic goals and plan your study time effectively!