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Final Exam Calculator

The score you need on the final exam to reach your target course grade.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Score needed on the final

101.33%

Achievable?
Not possible — even a perfect paper falls short
Best possible final grade
84.6%
Worst possible final grade
54.6%
Letter grade needed
Above 100%
Score to simply pass (60%)
18 %
Exam impact
Each 10% on the exam moves your final grade by 3 points

About the Final Exam Calculator

The final is usually worth enough to change your grade but not enough to rescue a disaster. Enter your current grade, the exam’s weight and your target, and this tells you the score you need — and whether that score is even possible.

Also known as: what do i need on my final, final exam grade calculator, exam score needed, pass the final.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter current grade, target final grade, final exam weight.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

needed = (target − current × (1 − weight)) ÷ weight

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Current grade = 78 %
  • Target final grade = 85 %
  • Final exam weight = 30 %

the calculator returns:

  • Score needed on the final: 101.33%
  • Achievable?: Not possible — even a perfect paper falls short
  • Best possible final grade: 84.6%
  • Worst possible final grade: 54.6%

Frequently asked questions

What if the number is above 100?

The target is out of reach with this exam alone. Check whether extra credit or a resit is available.