Education
Final Grade Calculator
Find the score you need on your final exam to reach your target grade in a class.
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You need to score
110%
Not achievable even with a perfect score.
How the Final Grade Calculator works
Enter your current grade, how much the final exam is worth, and the grade you want to end up with. The calculator works backward to find the score you need on the final to hit that target.
Frequently asked questions
What if the required score is over 100%?
It means your target grade isn't achievable even with a perfect score on the final, given your current grade and the final's weight.
Where do I find my final exam's weight?
Check your course syllabus — it's usually listed as a percentage of your total grade, such as "Final exam: 20% of grade."
Guides that cover this
Staying on Top of Grades and DeadlinesGPA, final grades, and exam countdowns — the math that helps students plan instead of just react.Calculating the Exact Score You Need on a Final to Hit a Target GradeA worked example showing how to calculate the exact final exam score needed to reach a target overall course grade.Why the Score You Need on the Final Seems Impossibly HighWhy a calculated needed final score can feel unexpectedly high, and the common causes behind it.Weighted Finals vs. Cumulative Point Totals: Two Ways Grades Get CalculatedThe difference between a percentage-weighted grading system and a cumulative points system, and why the final-grade calculation differs between them.How to Use the Final Grade CalculatorA quick walkthrough of finding the score needed on a final to hit a target overall grade.Final Grade Calculator: How It Works and How to Use ItA quick guide to the final grade calculator — what it calculates, how the math works, and tips for getting an accurate result.