Final grade calculator
Final grade calculator: use current grade, desired overall grade, final exam weight. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.
Inputs
Use the units shown—
Enter your values and select Calculate.
Formula & explanation
Required final = [target − current × (1 − weight/100)] ÷ (weight/100)
Variables & units
- Current grade
- % · minimum 0, maximum 100
- Desired overall grade
- % · minimum 0, maximum 100
- Final exam weight
- % · minimum 0.000001, maximum 100
Worked example
80% current, 40% final weight, and 85% target requires 92.5% on the final.
Assumptions
A result above 100% means the target is unattainable without extra credit.
Formula version 1.0.0. JavaScript floating-point arithmetic applies. Results display up to 6 decimal places; stored values retain available precision. Use the units shown.
Practice with an example
Use the default input values to find the answer. The reset icon restores those values.
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