Final Grade Calculator | What Do I Need on My Final Exam?

Current Course Grade Before taking the final

Target Final Grade Desired course score

Final Exam Weight From your course syllabus

Score Needed on Final:

102.0 %

Impossible without Extra Credit

Mathematically out of reach on the standard scale. Consider adjusting your target or inquiring about extra credit.

Live Final Exam Simulator

85.0 %

0% Exam Performance Score 100%

If you score 85.0% on the final exam, your final course grade will be 85.8%

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Course Name	Current Grade	Goal Grade	Final Weight	Score Needed	Action
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The Mathematics Behind Final Grades

The standard syllabus formula used by universities across the United States and Canada is:

Exam Required = ( Goal - Current × (1 - Weight) ) / Weight

For example, if your final is worth 25% (0.25), your current coursework constitutes 75% (0.75) of your final evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a dropped test impact my final requirement?

If your syllabus allows dropping the lowest exam score, your current test average will typically increase once that lowest grade is removed, which significantly lowers the required score needed on your final exam.

Can I calculate grades for Canadian universities?

Yes, Canadian universities (U of T, McGill, UBC, etc.) utilize standard percentage grading for coursework and final exams. If you attend school in Quebec, you can also use our dedicated French-language Quebec calculator.