TranslateFinal Grade Calculator
Find out exactly what score you need on your final exam to get the grade you want. Includes weighted grade calculator.
What score do I need on my final?
Check your course syllabus — usually 20%, 30%, or 40%
Standard Grade Scale Reference
How to Use This Calculator
Which tab should I use?
- Score Needed: Use this before your final to find out what grade you need to pass or hit your target.
- Final Grade: Use this after your final to see your overall course percentage.
- Weighted: Use this if you have a syllabus with multiple assignments and just want your current average.
Pro Tips
- Switch to Points Mode in the Weighted tab if your class doesn't use percentages.
- Use Drop Lowest Score to see how your grade changes if a bad test is dropped.
- GPA is calculated on a standard 4.0 scale.
About This Tool
The Final Grade Calculator is a free online tool that tells you exactly what score you need on your final exam to get the grade you want in a class.
If you are stressing over finals week and wondering if it's even mathematically possible to pass, or if you are aiming for an A and want to know how hard you need to study, this tool does the math for you.
Simply enter your current grade, your target grade, and how much the final exam is worth. The tool instantly calculates the exact percentage you need.
It also includes a weighted grade calculator, so you can figure out your overall GPA if your class uses different grading categories for homework, midterms, and projects.
How to Use
- 1Enter your current overall grade in the class (as a percentage).
- 2Enter your target grade (the minimum grade you want to finish the class with).
- 3Enter the weight of your final exam (what percentage of your total grade the final is worth).
- 4Click calculate to see the exact score you need to get on the final exam.
- 5If your class uses categories (like 40% tests, 20% homework), use the Weighted Grade Calculator tab to find your current overall grade first.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tool looks at your current grade, the grade you want, and the weight of the final. It calculates the difference between where you are and where you want to be, and divides it by the weight of the final exam to tell you exactly what percentage you need to score.
If the calculator says you need a 105% on the final, it means it is mathematically impossible to reach your target grade with just the final exam. You would need to ask your professor for extra credit or adjust your target grade to something achievable.
Yes! If your final is worth 20% but is split into two exams (worth 10% each), you can use the tool to find the combined score you need across both parts, or calculate them one by one.
This tool tells you what you need to get on a future test. A weighted grade calculator tells you what your current grade is right now, based on categories like homework and midterms. We included both tools here so you have everything you need.
No. All calculations happen directly inside your web browser. Your current grades and target scores are never uploaded to a server, saved, or tracked.
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