Final Exam Score Needed Calculator
Find out exactly what score you need on your final exam to hit your target grade. Enter your current grade, the final's weight, and your goal — get the answer instantly.
Input
Result
Enter a value for current grade to see your result.
How it works
Calculates exactly what score you need on your final exam to reach your target course grade, given your current grade and how much the final is worth.
Formula
Score Needed = (target − current × (1 − finalWeight / 100)) ÷ (finalWeight / 100)
- target
- Your desired final course grade (%)
- current
- Your grade on all work completed so far (%)
- finalWeight
- Percentage of the total grade the final exam is worth
Step by step
- 01Enter your current grade — this is your average on all work done before the final exam.
- 02Enter the final exam weight — the percentage of the total course grade the final is worth (check your syllabus).
- 03Enter your target grade — the overall course grade you're aiming for.
- 04The calculator tells you exactly what score you need on the final, and whether that's achievable.
Examples
Aiming for an A, final worth 30%
Your current 80% covers 70% of the grade (= 56 points). You need 90 total. Remaining from final: 34 points over 30% → 34 / 0.30 = 96.67%.
Inputs
- Current grade:
- 80
- Final exam weight:
- 30
- Target final grade:
- 90
Result
- Score Needed on Final:
- 96.67%
Protecting a B, final worth 40%
Current 85% × 60% = 51 points. Need 80 total. Remaining: 29 points over 40% → 29 / 0.40 = 72.5%.
Inputs
- Current grade:
- 85
- Final exam weight:
- 40
- Target final grade:
- 80
Result
- Score Needed on Final:
- 72.50%
Frequently asked questions
What does 'current grade' mean?
Your current grade is your average across all coursework completed so far — homework, quizzes, midterms, and any other graded work — before the final exam. Check your grade portal or calculate it using the Weighted Grade Calculator.
What if the result is over 100%?
A result above 100% means it is mathematically impossible to reach your target grade, no matter how well you do on the final. You may want to adjust your target downward.
What if the result is negative?
A negative result means you have already mathematically secured your target grade. You could score 0% on the final and still reach it — though it is still wise to try.