Final Grade Calculator
Work out the exact score you need on a final exam to hit your target grade. Enter your current grade, the grade you want and the weight of the final.
How to find the score you need
- Enter your current grade in the course as a percent.
- Enter the overall grade you want to finish with.
- Enter how much the final exam is worth as a percent.
- Read the score you need, and whether it is achievable.
Examples
Current 85, goal 90, final worth 30%
current 85%, desired 90%, final weight 30%
You need 101.67% on the final, which is not achievable
Frequently asked questions
How is the score I need calculated?
Your overall grade is a weighted average. The needed final score equals (desired minus current times one minus the weight) divided by the weight.
What does not achievable mean?
It means the required score is above 100 percent, so even a perfect final falls short. You would need to raise the goal or your current grade.
What if the result is zero or negative?
Then you have already locked in your target. Even a score of zero on the final keeps you at or above your desired grade.
Where do I find the final exam weight?
Check your syllabus or grading breakdown. It is usually listed as a percent, for example a final worth 20 or 30 percent of the course.
Does this work for a single test or a category?
Yes. Treat the upcoming assessment as the final and its share of the grade as the weight, and the math is the same.
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