Free Online Final Grade Calculator
Find the score you need on the final exam to reach your target grade.
Your grade in the course before the final exam.
How much of the overall grade the final is worth.
The overall grade you want to finish with.
Standard grade scale
| Letter | Percentage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 90 – 100% | Excellent |
| B | 80 – 89.99% | Good |
| C | 70 – 79.99% | Satisfactory |
| D | 60 – 69.99% | Passing |
| F | Below 60% | Failing |
About the Final Grade Calculator
The final exam can feel disproportionately important, especially when it is worth a large share of the course grade. This calculator turns the guessing into a clear target: enter your current grade, the weight of the final, and the grade you want, and it tells you the minimum score you need on the final to get there.
How the required score is calculated
Your current grade covers the portion of the course that is already complete. If the final is worth 25%, the current work is worth 75%, so the current contribution is current grade × 0.75. The remaining points needed are the target minus that contribution. Dividing by the final's weight converts those points into the percentage required on the exam. For example, an 85% current grade with a 25% final and a 90% target requires 105% on the final, which is above the normal maximum.
Reading the result
A required score between 0 and 100 is achievable with ordinary exam performance. A score above 100 means the target cannot be reached with the current final weight unless extra credit is available. A score at or below 0 means the target is already secured even with a zero on the final. The maximum-possible card shows what your overall grade would be with a perfect final score.
Grade scales vary
The table shows a common United States letter-grade scale, but schools and universities set their own cutoffs. Some use plus and minus grades, some curve final averages, and some weight assignments differently from the simple current-grade model used here. Treat the required score as a planning estimate and confirm the official policy in your syllabus.
Frequently asked questions
What if my target is already achieved?
The calculator reports that you need 0% or less on the final. You have already reached the target through your current work.
Why is the required score above 100%?
The final does not carry enough weight to close the gap between your current grade and the target. You would need extra credit or a different grading arrangement.
Can I use this for a class with multiple remaining assignments?
It works best when one final exam remains. For several remaining items, treat their combined weight as the final weight and use your current grade for the completed portion.