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

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.