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Final Grade Calculator

Find the score you need on your final exam to reach your target grade.

You need this score on your final

108.7%

This target isn't mathematically possible — even a perfect score won't reach it.

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About This Tool

Free final grade calculator — enter your current course grade, how much the final exam is worth (its weight), and the grade you want to achieve, and instantly see the exact score you need on the final to get there. No sign-up, no upload, entirely browser-based. Students use this before finals week to know exactly how much they need to study for, whether a target grade is realistic, or whether they can afford to skip studying because the math already works out. The result also flags if a target is mathematically impossible given the final's weight.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Enter your current grade

    Type your current grade in the course as a percentage (e.g. 82).

  2. 2

    Enter the final exam weight

    Enter what percentage of your final grade the exam counts for (e.g. 30%).

  3. 3

    Enter your target grade

    Type the overall grade you want (e.g. 90), and see the exact score needed on the final.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the required score is over 100%?+
That means your target grade is not mathematically achievable given your current grade and the final's weight — even a perfect exam score would not reach it. You would need extra credit or a grade curve.
How do I find my final exam's weight?+
Check your course syllabus — it usually lists the grading breakdown (e.g. "Final Exam: 30%, Homework: 20%, Midterms: 50%"). If unsure, ask your instructor.
Does this account for extra credit?+
No, the calculation is based purely on your current grade, the final's weight, and your target. Add any known extra credit to your current grade percentage manually before entering it.

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