Final grade calculator
Find the score you need, or check your grade after the final.
Plan the final
Use your grade before the final. Switch modes if you have already taken the exam.
How the required score is calculated
The calculator keeps the completed course contribution, subtracts it from the target, and assigns the remaining amount to the final exam.
required final = [target − current × (1 − final weight)] ÷ final weight
Enter weights as percentages. A final worth 25% leaves 75% for the current grade. If the required result exceeds 100%, the stated target is not possible without extra credit or a different grading rule.
If the final counts inside a test category instead of having its own course weight, use the exact category rule from the syllabus. A category average needs the other test scores and cannot be represented by one standalone final weight.
For an equal-points course, choose “All course points count equally.” For example, 410 earned out of 500 before a 100-point final requires 100 points on the final to reach 85% overall: (410 + 100) ÷ 600 × 100 = 85%.
Final grade questions
What if the calculator says I need more than 100%?
The target is not reachable under the entered values without extra credit. Check the current grade, target, and final weight against the syllabus before making a decision.
What if the final is worth zero percent?
A zero-weight final cannot change the course grade, so the required-score formula is undefined. Enter the percentage of the total course grade assigned to the final.
Does this account for a dropped test?
No. A dropped or replaced test changes the category average. Recalculate that category first, then use its updated contribution in the main grade calculator.