Find the exact score you need on your final exam.
Your Grade Details
Your grade before the final
How much the final counts
The grade you want in the course
Quick targets
Result
Needed: 108.7% — exceeds 100%
How It Works
Your course grade is a weighted average. If the final is worth W%, then:
Example: current 82%, final worth 30%, target 90% → (90 − 82 × 0.70) ÷ 0.30 = (90 − 57.4) ÷ 0.30 = 108.7% — not achievable. Try lowering the target to 87% → (87 − 57.4) ÷ 0.30 = 98.7%.
The Final Grade Calculator tells you exactly what score you need on your final exam to hit a target course grade. Enter your current grade, the percentage the final is worth, and your goal — and get the answer in seconds. Whether you're aiming for an A or just need to pass, this tool cuts through the guesswork so you can focus your study time where it counts.
The formula is: Needed Score = (Desired Grade − Current Grade × (1 − Final Weight)) ÷ Final Weight. It works because your course grade is a weighted average of your current coursework and the final exam.
That means it's mathematically impossible to reach your target with a standard exam. You would need to lower your desired grade or check whether your instructor offers extra credit.
Enter the cumulative percentage grade you have earned in the course so far — before the final exam. This is typically displayed in your learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).
Yes. Simply enter the exact weight — for example 50 for a 50% final. The formula works for any valid weight between 1% and 100%.