Grades Toolkit
Final Grade Calculator
The final grade calculator shows the score you need on the final to reach a specific course grade.
Calculator
InstantEnter your current grade, how much the final is worth, and your target. The result updates instantly.
Needed on final
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Update the numbers to see a new result.
Tip: Use the examples below to sanity-check the numbers you enter.
What you can do
- Find the exact final exam score needed for your target grade.
- Account for how much the final exam is worth in the course.
- Compare multiple target grades before exam day.
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Examples
Reach 85%
Current grade is 84%, final is worth 25%, target grade is 85%.
You need an 88% on the final to finish with 85%.
Reach 90%
Current grade is 88%, final is worth 30%, target grade is 90%.
You need about a 94.7% on the final to reach 90%.
Stay above passing
Current grade is 72%, final is worth 20%, target grade is 70%.
A 62% on the final keeps you above 70%.
How it works
- 1 Enter your current grade percentage.
- 2 Enter the final exam weight for the course.
- 3 Enter the target overall grade you want.
- 4 Review the needed final score.
FAQ
How is the needed final score calculated?
It uses a weighted average: current grade plus final grade times its weight.
Can I enter decimal weights?
Yes. If your final is worth 17.5%, enter 17.5.
Does it work for semester or quarter systems?
Yes. The calculator only needs the current grade and final weight.