Final Grade Calculator

Find out exactly what score you need on your final exam to achieve your desired class grade.

You need a 0% on the final.

A Lifesaver During Finals Week

As the semester draws to a close, every student asks the same stressful question: "What do I need to get on my final to pass?" Our Final Grade Calculator takes the anxiety out of studying by doing the math for you.

By inputting your current standing, the weight of the final test, and your dream grade for the class, this tool instantly reveals the exact exam score required. Stop guessing and start studying with a clear target in mind.

Final Grade Calculator Tool

How to Use the Final Grade Calculator

Check your syllabus to gather your numbers, then follow these three simple steps:

  1. Current Class Grade: Enter the percentage you currently hold in the class before taking the final (e.g., 85.5%).
  2. Desired Class Grade: Enter the overall percentage you want to finish the class with (e.g., 90% for an A).
  3. Weight of Final Exam: Find out how much of your total grade the final exam is worth (e.g., 20%).
  4. Calculate: Click the button to see the exact percentage you must achieve on the test!

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers about calculating your final exam target.

If the required score is over 100%, it means your desired class grade is mathematically impossible to achieve unless your professor offers extra credit on the final exam.

The formula is: Required Final Score = (Desired Grade - (Current Grade * (1 - Final Exam Weight))) / Final Exam Weight. Our tool runs this equation instantly.

Yes! As long as you know your current grade beforehand and know exactly how much (the percentage weight) the midterm is worth toward your final grade, the math remains exactly the same.