Final Exam Grade Calculator
Final exam grade calculator: find the score you need on the final to reach the course grade you want.
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Your inputs
Results update as you type. Nothing you enter leaves your device.
Results
- Outlook
- Out of reach without extra credit
- Grade if you score 100%
- 87.2%
Example with the starting values
These results use the calculator's initial inputs. Change the values above to calculate your own estimate.
Inputs
- Current grade
- 84 %
- Grade you want
- 90 %
- Final exam weight
- 20 %
Results
- Score needed on final
- 114%
- Outlook
- Out of reach without extra credit
- Grade if you score 100%
- 87.2%
How does the Final Exam Grade Calculator work?
Your course grade is your current grade times the share of the course already done, plus the final exam score times its weight.
Solving for the final gives needed = (goal - current x (1 - weight)) / weight.
Frequently asked questions
What if the result is over 100?
It means the goal is out of reach without extra credit. Try a lower target grade.
What if it is below 0?
You already clinched the goal; any score keeps you there.
Where do I find the final's weight?
Check the syllabus. Finals commonly count for 10% to 30% of the grade.
Does a curve change the answer?
Yes. If your teacher curves the final, you may need less than shown. Enter the curved weight if known.