Final Exam Score Calculator: The Score You Need to Hit Your Target
Enter your current course grade, the weight of the final exam and the grade you want. The calculator shows the final exam score you need, and what is needed for other targets.
Estimates only. Check important results before you rely on them.
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- Enter your current grade before the final.
- Enter how much the final exam counts for.
- Enter the overall grade you want.
- Read the score needed in the final exam.
The formula
Worked example
With 82% now, a 30% final and an 85% target: (85 − 82 × 0.70) ÷ 0.30 = 92%. You need 92% in the final.
Understanding your result
The table of other targets shows how much the final matters. "Not reachable" means even 100% would not be enough, and "Already secured" means you would reach that grade even with a zero.
When to use it
- Decide how hard to study for the final.
- See if a target grade is still possible.
- Compare outcomes for different grade goals.
Assumptions and limits
Assumes the current grade counts for the rest of the weight and nothing else is pending. Check your syllabus for extra credit, drops or curves.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the final exam score I need?
Subtract your current weighted grade from the target and divide by the final exam weight.
What if the result is above 100?
The target cannot be reached, even with a perfect final.
What does "Already secured" mean?
You would reach that overall grade even if you scored zero in the final.
Does this include curves?
No. Curved grading is not part of the calculation.
What is the final exam weight?
The percentage of your course grade that the final exam counts for, shown in the syllabus.