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Final Exam Grade Calculator

Know exactly what you need on the final. Enter your current grade, the grade you want and how much the final counts.

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Score needed on the final92%
Current grade counts for
70% of the course
Step-by-step working
  1. Needed = (target − current × (1 − w)) ÷ w
  2. = (85 − 82 × 0.7) ÷ 0.3 = 92%

Course grade for each final score

Final scoreCourse grade
50%72.4% (C−)
60%75.4% (C)
70%78.4% (C+)
80%81.4% (B−)
90%84.4% (B)
100%87.4% (B+)

How to use the Final Exam Grade Calculator

  1. Enter your current grade and the final grade you want.
  2. Enter the weight of the final exam (check your syllabus).
  3. Press Calculate.

Formula

Required = (Target − Current × (1 − w)) ÷ w, where w is the final’s weight as a decimal.

Examples

  • Current 82%, target 85%, final worth 30%: (85 − 57.4) ÷ 0.3 = 92% needed.

Frequently asked questions

What if the final replaces my lowest exam?

Then the formula changes. Recalculate your current grade with the lowest exam removed and the final weight adjusted.

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