Final Grade Needed

Stop guessing. Calculate exactly what score you need on your final exam to achieve your target grade for the semester.

How much is the final exam worth compared to your total grade?
Required Final Score
110%

You might need some extra credit.

How to use this tool

I genuinely believe that knowing your targets reduces exam anxiety. This calculator uses the weighted average formula to solve for your missing grade. To find out what you need on your final, you need three pieces of information:

  1. Current Grade: Your overall percentage in the class right now.
  2. Target Grade: The final percentage you want to achieve (e.g., 90% for an A).
  3. Final Weight: How much of your final grade is based on the exam (check your syllabus!).

The Formula:

Final Score = (Target - (Current * (1 - Weight))) / Weight

Example: If you have an 85% and want a 90% with a final worth 20%, you'll need a 110% on the exam. Time to ask for extra credit!