Grade Calculator
Estimate the final exam grade required to reach a desired overall grade.
Inputs
Result
Enter values on the left and select Equals to see the result here.
What the Grade Calculator does
- Estimates the required final exam score to reach a target overall grade.
- Helps planning when a final exam has a known weight.
How to use the Grade Calculator
- Enter current grade and completed weight.
- Enter desired final grade and final exam weight.
- Click Calculate to see the required final exam grade.
Formula / methodology used
- Solves for the final exam score using a weighted-average equation.
- Required = (desired − current×completedWeight) ÷ finalExamWeight (weights as fractions).
Example calculation
Current 82%, completed weight 70%, desired 85%, final weight 30%.
- Compute completed contribution
- Solve for required final score
Result: Outputs the required final exam grade (%).
Grade Calculator FAQs
What if the required score is over 100%?
That means the target may be unreachable given the current grade and weights.