Final Grade Calculator

Course Information

Current Grade (%)

Desired Grade (%)

Final Exam Weight (%)

Your Results

Enter your course details to calculate your required final exam grade

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85.5

Achievable

85.5

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Study Recommendations

Focus on chapters 5-8 which will be emphasized on the final
Attend the professor's review session next Tuesday
Form a study group to review key concepts
Practice with past exams available in the library

Current Grade

85%

Desired Grade

90%

Final Weight

30%

About Final Grades

Your final grade determines your course outcome and is calculated based on all assignments and exams.

Grading Categories

Low: <60%
Average: 60-74%
Good: 75-89%
Excellent: ≥90%

Academic Impact

Final grades affect GPA, scholarship eligibility, and academic standing.

How This Tool Works

This calculator determines the grade you need on your final exam to achieve your desired overall course grade. The calculation is based on your current grade and the weight of the final exam.

The Formula

Required Final Grade = (Desired Grade - (Current Grade × (100% - Final Weight))) / Final Weight

Where:

Current Grade: Your current grade in the course (as a percentage)
Desired Grade: The overall grade you wish to achieve (as a percentage)
Final Weight: The weight of the final exam as a percentage of your overall grade

Example Calculation

If your current grade is 85%, you want a 90% in the course, and the final exam is worth 30% of your grade:

Required = (90 - (85 × (100% - 30%))) / 30% = (90 - (85 × 0.7)) / 0.3 = (90 - 59.5) / 0.3 = 30.5 / 0.3 = 101.67%

In this case, it would be impossible to achieve a 90% because the required grade exceeds 100%.

Standard Grading Scale

This calculator uses the following grading scale:

Grade Category	Percentage Range	Description
A / Excellent	90-100%	Outstanding performance
B / Good	80-89%	Above average performance
C / Average	70-79%	Satisfactory performance
D / Low	60-69%	Minimal passing performance
F / Fail	0-59%	Failing performance

Important Considerations

While this calculator provides an accurate mathematical result, keep in mind:

Different institutions may use different grading scales
Some courses may have minimum grade requirements for passing
Final grades may be curved in some classes
Your professor may have specific grading policies
Always consult your course syllabus for exact grading details

For comprehensive academic planning, consult with your academic advisor who can consider your specific program requirements and career goals.