What do I need on the final exam?

The calculator uses your current grade, the final's weight, and your target grade to compute the exact score needed — including what-if scenarios for different outcomes.

How much is the final exam usually worth?

Finals are commonly 15–25% of your course grade. Whatever the weight, the calculator accounts for it and shows how much the final can move your overall grade.

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Grade Calculator

What you need on the final

Calculate what grade you need on your final exam to reach your target grade. Includes what-if scenarios and letter grade conversion.

Grade Details

Current Grade%Exam Weight%% of total gradeTarget Grade%

What-If Scenarios

Score 50%78% (C+)

Score 60%80% (B−)

Score 70%82% (B−)

Score 80%84% (B)

Score 90%86% (B)

Score 100%88% (B+)

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How It Works

The Formula

Needed = (Target×100 − Current×WeightSoFar) ÷ RemainingWeight

Target = desired final grade · current = grade so far · weights in %

Worked Example

Want 90 · have 85 in 80% of course · final is 20%

1Needed = (90 − 85×0.80) ÷ 0.20
2Needed = (90 − 68) ÷ 0.20 = 110

Result: 110% — mathematically out of reach!

Pro Tip

The earlier you calculate, the more room you have to recover.

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