Final Grade Calculator: What Do I Need on My Final?

Find out the score you need on your final exam to reach a target course grade, based on your current grade and the final's weight.



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Formula

Required final = (Target − Current × (1 − w)) ÷ w, where w is the final's weight as a decimal. Example: current 85%, target 90%, final worth 20% → (90 − 85×0.8) ÷ 0.2 = 110%, so 90% is out of reach.

Need your current grade first? Use the weighted grade calculator.

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FAQ

How is the score I need on my final calculated?

(Target − Current × (1 − weight)) ÷ weight.

What if the answer is over 100%?

The target isn't reachable with the final alone unless extra credit is available.