Final Grade Calculator for Exams
Find the final exam score needed to reach a target course grade.
Course Grade Inputs
Use percentages from your gradebook and syllabus.
Your course grade before the final.
The final course grade you want.
How much the final exam is worth in the course grade.
Syllabus Context
The final weight should match the remaining graded work.
If your gradebook still has projects, quizzes, or participation points missing, include those in the remaining weight only when they are part of the same final-grade target.
Your Final Exam Target
Needed final score, weighted contribution, and feasibility.
Grade Formula Breakdown
How The Final Grade Calculator Works
The current grade and final exam are combined by their course weights.
Weight current grade
Current contribution equals current grade multiplied by the portion of the course already counted.
Find remaining points
The desired course grade minus the current contribution is the amount the final exam must contribute.
Divide by final weight
The remaining points divided by the final exam weight gives the score needed on the final.
Final Grade Calculator FAQ
Common questions about course grade targets and final exam weights.
How is the needed final grade calculated?
The calculator subtracts your current weighted contribution from your desired course grade, then divides the remaining points by the final exam weight.
What if the needed final grade is above 100%?
A required score above 100% usually means the target needs extra credit, a grading curve, or a lower target grade.
Does this include assignments after the current grade?
Only if those assignments are included in the final exam weight you enter. Use the remaining assessment weight from your syllabus.