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Final grade calculator

Rearrange weighted course math to see what you need on the final for a target overall grade.

Defaults to your region. Switch to compare any other scale.

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Before the final

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Result

95.5%

Score needed on final

On the final exam

  • Current (pre-final)78%
  • Final weight40%
  • Target85%

Aim for this on the final

Unofficial estimate — not a university transcript or WES evaluation.

About this tool

The final grade calculator finds the exam score you need given your current course grade, the final’s weight, and your target overall mark. The identity is F = (T − G×(1−w)) / w.

If the required score exceeds 100% (or your scale’s max), the target is out of reach without extra credit. If it is already met, you will see that clearly.

Pair with the grade calculator for category weights and the test grade tool for single-exam percent scores.

Formula

  • F = (T − G × (1 − w)) / w
  • w = final weight as a fraction (e.g. 40% → 0.40)

How it is calculated

  1. Enter your current grade before the final (same units as the target, usually %).
  2. Enter the final’s weight of the course (percent).
  3. Enter the overall target. We solve for the final score F.

Questions

What if my categories do not use a single “current grade”?

First combine weighted categories on the Grade calculator, then paste that current % here.

Are the results official advice?

No. Calculate This is an educational tool. Your school's or registrar's official calculation always takes precedence.

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