Final Grade Calculator
Calculate what score you need on your final exam to get your desired grade. Free online tool for students to plan their study goals.
What Score Do You Need?
Final Grade Calculator
Find out exactly what score you need on your final exam to achieve your desired course grade.
How It Works
Enter three values:
- Current Grade: Your grade before the final exam (e.g., 85%)
- Final Exam Weight: How much the final counts toward your total grade (e.g., 30%)
- Target Grade: The grade you want to achieve in the course (e.g., 90%)
The calculator instantly shows you the minimum score you need on your final.
The Formula
Required Score = (Target - Current × (1 - Weight)) / Weight
Examples
| Current | Final Weight | Target | Required Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% | 30% | 90% | 101.7% (impossible!) |
| 85% | 30% | 86% | 88.3% |
| 92% | 25% | 90% | 84% |
Tips
- If the required score is over 100%, you'll need to adjust your target or get extra credit
- If the required score is 0% or negative, you've already achieved your goal!