Final Grade Calculator

Find out what score you need on your final exam to achieve your desired grade.

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Your grade before the final

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How much the final is worth

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Your target overall grade

Formula Used

Required = (Desired − Current × (1 − FinalWeight)) ÷ FinalWeight

Example: Current 74%, Final worth 30%, Target 80% →
Required = (80 − 74 × 0.70) ÷ 0.30 = (80 − 51.8) ÷ 0.30 = 94.0%

Quick Target Grade Presets

Grade Target Reference

90%+A — Excellent
80–89%B — Good
70–79%C — Acceptable
60–69%D — Passing
Below 60%F — Failing

Thresholds vary by institution.

If your required score is over 100%, try using the Weighted Grade Calculator to explore which past assignments you could have improved.

Frequently Asked Questions