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Final Exam Grade Needed Calculator

Find the score you need on a final exam to reach your target course grade.

EXAM SCORE NEEDED—

Enter your course grade, exam weight and target.

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How to use this calculator

Enter your current course grade before the exam, the exam’s share of the course grade, and your desired final course grade.

Formula

Required exam score = (target course grade − current grade × (1 − exam weight)) ÷ exam weight.

About this estimate

The estimate assumes your current grade represents all work outside the final exam and that the exam has the exact weight you enter. It does not account for extra credit, curves, minimum exam requirements or a course policy that changes category weights.

Course grading and GPA policies vary by school. Use your syllabus or registrar’s published rules when a course or academic decision depends on the result.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate the final exam score I need?

Subtract the weighted contribution from your current grade from your target, then divide by the final exam weight. Use percentages for all three inputs.

What if the required score is over 100%?

The target cannot be reached through the final exam alone under the values entered. Check whether extra credit, grading curves or other course rules apply.

What if I already have a high enough grade?

If the calculated required score is zero or less, you can score zero and still meet the target based on the inputs. The actual course policy may include minimum exam requirements.