Wondering what score you need on your final exam to get your desired grade? Or curious about what your overall grade will be after the final? Our Final Exam Calculator makes it simple. Enter your current grade, the weight of the final exam, and either your target grade or expected exam score. The tool will instantly calculate what you need or what your final grade will be.
How to Use the Final Exam Calculator
Final Exam Calculator
Steps:
- Choose between “What do I need on the final?” or “What will my overall be?”
- Enter your current grade percentage.
- Enter either your desired overall grade (first option) or expected exam score (second option).
- Add the final exam weight (e.g., 40%).
- The calculator instantly gives your result.
Formulas Used
To find what you need on the final exam:
Required Final = (Desired Grade − Current × (1 − w)) ÷ w
Where w = final exam weight (decimal).
To find your overall grade with an exam score:
Overall = Current × (1 − w) + Final Exam × w
Examples
- If you have 85% and want a 90% overall with a final worth 40%, you need about 95% on the exam.
- If you have 80%, the final is 30% of your grade, and you score 70% on the exam, your overall will be about 77%.
Why Use This Final Exam Calculator?
✔ Quick and accurate grade calculations
✔ Helps set realistic study goals
✔ Mobile-friendly design
✔ Free and easy to use for students
FAQ
Q: How do I know what I need on my final exam?
A: Enter your current grade, desired overall grade, and the final’s weight. The calculator shows the percentage you must score.
Q: How do I calculate my overall grade after the final?
A: Enter your current grade, your exam score, and the final’s weight. The tool instantly shows your overall grade.
Q: Can this calculator handle finals worth more than 50%?
A: Yes, you can enter any final exam weight up to 100%.
Q: What if the result is over 100%?
A: That means it’s not possible to reach your target overall grade with the final exam weight given.