Final grade calculator
Enter your current grade, the weight of the final exam and the grade you want to see the score you need on the final.
You need on the final
How it works
needed = (goal − current × (1 − w)) ÷ wWorked example
- current 82%, final worth 30%, goal 85%
- (85 − 82 × 0.7) ÷ 0.3
- = 92% on the final
Frequently asked questions
How is the needed final score calculated?
Your current grade counts for (100 − final weight)% of the course and the final for the rest. The score you need is (goal − current × (1 − weight)) ÷ weight.
What if I need more than 100%?
Then the goal cannot be reached with the final alone, unless there is extra credit. The calculator shows the best course grade you can still get.
Where do I find the weight of the final?
In the course syllabus, usually as a percentage such as “Final exam: 30%”.