Your numbers
Your overall course grade before the final, as a percentage.
How much the final exam counts toward the final course grade (typically 15–40%).
What you want your overall course grade to be when finals are done.
The math: required = (target − current × (1 − weight)) / weight. We solve for the final score that gets you there.
Find out what score you need on your final exam to hit your target course grade. Enter your current grade, the final’s weight, and your target — get the required final-exam score instantly.
Disclaimer:Results are estimates for general use. For official figures, always verify with your school or institution.
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FAQ
01What grade do I need on my final exam?
Use the formula: required final = (target_grade − current_grade × (1 − final_weight)) / final_weight. For example, with a 85% current grade, a 30% final weight, and an A target (90%): required final = (90 − 85 × 0.7) / 0.3 = 103%. In that case, an A is no longer reachable. This calculator handles the math for you.
02How do I calculate my final exam grade?
Enter three numbers: your current grade in the course as a percentage, the weight of the final as a percentage (e.g. 25 for 25% of the course), and your target course grade as a percentage. The calculator solves for the required final exam score.
03Is it possible to fail a final and still pass the class?
Yes, depending on your current grade and the final’s weight. If you have a strong current grade and the final is only 15-20% of the total, you can fail the final and still pass overall. The calculator tells you the lowest possible final score that still hits a passing course grade.
04What if the calculator says I need more than 100%?
If your required score exceeds 100, your target grade is no longer mathematically reachable — even a perfect final won’t get you there. You’ll need to lower your target, ask about extra credit, or focus on next-semester recovery. The calculator clearly flags this case.
05Does this work for any class, not just GPA-based courses?
Yes. The formula applies to any single course with a current grade and a weighted final exam — math, English, science, electives. It’s a course-level calculator, not a GPA-level one. To raise your overall GPA, use the GPA calculator on this site instead.