Final Grade Calculator
Find out exactly what score you need on your final exam to get the grade you want. Enter your current grade, the final's weight, and your target — we'll do the math instantly.
Your grade before the final
How much the final counts
What you want in the course
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your current grade
This is your grade in the class before the final exam. Check your school's gradebook for the most accurate number.
Enter the final's weight
This is the percentage of your total grade that the final exam is worth. Common weights are 20%, 25%, 30%, or 40%. Check your syllabus.
Enter your target grade
The grade you want to finish with in the course. For an A, enter 93. For a B+, enter 87. The calculator instantly shows what you need.
The Formula
Required Final Score = (Target − Current × (1 − Weight)) ÷ Weight
Where "Weight" is your final exam weight as a decimal (e.g., 30% = 0.30). This formula works for any course at any school.