Final Grade Calculator
Calculate exactly what score you need on your final exam to reach your target course grade.
How this formula works
Your final course grade is a weighted blend: your current grade counts for (100% minus the final's weight), and your final exam score counts for the final's weight. Working backward from your target grade, this calculator solves for exactly what final exam score would produce that result.
If the required score comes back above 100%, your target grade isn't mathematically achievable with the current weighting — you'd need to either accept a lower grade or find extra credit opportunities elsewhere in the course, if available.
Double-check your syllabus for the exact weighting
Get the final exam's exact weight from your course syllabus rather than estimating — a few percentage points of difference in the weighting can meaningfully change the required score, especially when your current grade and target grade are far apart.
Some courses also have a minimum passing score on the final regardless of overall grade, or drop the lowest assignment score — this calculator doesn't account for those course-specific policies, so factor them in separately if they apply to your class.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean if the required score is over 100%?
It means your target grade isn't achievable through the final exam alone at the given weighting — you'd need to either adjust your target or look for other ways to raise your grade, like extra credit, if your course offers it.
Where do I find the exact weight of my final exam?
Check your course syllabus — it should state what percentage of your overall grade the final exam counts for. Using the exact figure rather than an estimate will give you a more accurate result.