Final Grade Calculator
What do you need on the final? Enter your current grade, the exam’s weight and your target to find the exact score required.
Example: with Current grade 88% · Final exam weight 25% · Target final grade 90% → Score needed on the final: 96.0%.
- If you skip the final66.0% (if final = 0)
Computed by the calculator below using its default values. Change any input to see your own numbers.
Study tools and GPA trackers
Learn moreThe weighted-average shortcut
Your final grade is a weighted average of your current grade and the exam. Rearranging that formula tells you exactly what the exam must score to hit your target — and whether your goal is even mathematically possible.
How it’s calculated & sources
Needed = (target − current × (1 − weight)) ÷ weight. The “skip the final” figure shows your grade if the exam counted as a zero.
Benchmark: the standard weighted-grade formula used by school gradebooks.
Results update as you type and are general estimates, not personalized financial, tax, medical or legal advice. Verify with a professional.
Frequently asked questions
What if the needed score is over 100%?
Your target isn’t reachable from the final alone (barring extra credit). The tool flags this so you can set a realistic goal.
Does this handle dropped grades or curves?
No — it assumes a simple weighted average. Adjust your current grade if your syllabus drops a low score or curves.