Final Grade Calculator: What Do I Need?
Find the exam score you need to hit your target grade. Enter current grades and weights; get required final percentage instantly. Export results or share.
Percent → Letter (minimum inclusive). Order enforced: A+ ≥ A ≥ A- ≥ … ≥ D-.
Adjusted to keep thresholds consistent.
Mode: Pick Need on Final to solve for the minimum final score to reach a target course grade, or Final Outcome to see the resulting course grade from an expected final score.
Formula: Course% = Current%(1 − w) + Final% × w
, where w
is final weight as a decimal.
Thresholds: Use Edit thresholds to match your A–F policy; choose a preset or reset defaults.
Letter | % (course min) | % needed on final |
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Final % | Course % | Letter |
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How to use this Final Grade Calculator
- Enter the final exam weight (% of your course grade) and your current grade.
- Pick a mode: Need on Final (set a target course grade or letter) or Final Outcome (enter an expected final exam %).
- Optional: use Edit thresholds to match your A–F policy.
- Export CSV/PDF or copy a share link.
Why use this tool
- Instant “need on final” and “final outcome” with rounding options.
- Editable A–F percent→letter thresholds with presets.
- Mobile-friendly, print-ready, CSV/PDF export, and share link.
Final Grade — Frequently Asked Questions
How is the required final score calculated?
We use Course% = Current%(1 − w) + Final% × w
, where w
is the final weight as a decimal. Solve for Final% for the target course%.
What do the rounding options do?
Nearest rounds .5 up; Always Up uses ceiling; Truncate floors. This applies to the displayed result and table.
Can I change A–F thresholds?
Yes, open Edit thresholds, pick a preset (US/Strict/Lenient) or adjust numbers. The tool enforces A+ ≥ A ≥ … ≥ D-.