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Final Grade Calculator

Work out the score you need on the final to hit your target grade.

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Your grade so far, before the final

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How much of the course grade the final counts for

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Grade needed on the final

94.5%

Tough — you need an A on the final.

If you score 100%

92.2%

If you score 90%

88.2%

If you score 80%

84.2%

If you score 70%

80.2%

How to use Final Grade Calculator

  1. 01Enter your current grade in the course before the final.
  2. 02Enter how much the final counts toward the course grade, as a percentage.
  3. 03Enter the course grade you want, and read the score you need on the final.

About Final Grade Calculator

The math is a weighted average solved backwards. Your current grade covers everything except the final, so the needed score is your target minus the locked-in portion, divided by the final's weight. If the answer comes out above 100%, the target is mathematically out of reach; below zero, it is already secured.

The table underneath shows what common final scores would leave you with, which is useful for deciding where to spend study time across several courses. An 87% current grade with a 40%-weighted final needs 91.5% for an A- — good to know before the all-nighter.

Frequently asked questions

What if the needed score is over 100%?
The target is not reachable through the final alone — the calculator says so plainly.
Where do I find the final's weight?
In the course syllabus, usually under grading breakdown.
Does it work for weighted categories?
Yes, as long as you enter your current overall grade and the final's share of the total.

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