Final Grade Calculator
Find out what score you need on your final exam to achieve your desired grade.
Enter Your Information
Your grade before the final
How much the final is worth
Your target overall grade
Formula Used
Required = (Desired − Current × (1 − FinalWeight)) ÷ FinalWeight
Example: Current 74%, Final worth 30%, Target 80% →
Required = (80 − 74 × 0.70) ÷ 0.30 = (80 − 51.8) ÷ 0.30 = 94.0%
Quick Target Grade Presets
Grade Target Reference
Thresholds vary by institution.
If your required score is over 100%, try using the Weighted Grade Calculator to explore which past assignments you could have improved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the formula: Required Score = (Desired Grade − Current Grade × (1 − Final Weight)) ÷ Final Weight. This tool does the math instantly.
If the required score exceeds 100%, achieving your target grade is mathematically impossible given your current standing. You may need to adjust your target grade.
Enter 40 in the 'Final Exam Weight' field. The calculator will account for the remaining 60% being your current grade.
Yes. This calculator works for any upcoming assessment — midterm, final project, or exam. Just enter its weight as a percentage of the total grade.
Your current grade is the average of all completed assessments (assignments, quizzes, tests) before the final, as a percentage out of 100.