Final grade calculator
Find out exactly what you need on the final to get the grade you want.
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How to use Final grade calculator
- Enter your current grade
- Add the final’s weight and your goal
- See the score you need
Your grades
How much of the course grade the final counts for.
Score needed on the final
Enter your current grade, the final’s weight and the grade you want.
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How to use Final grade calculator
Enter your current grade
Type your grade in the course so far as a percentage, before the final exam.
Add the final’s weight and your goal
Enter how much the final counts for, such as 25%, and the overall grade you want.
See the score you need
Get the final exam score needed, plus a table for each letter grade showing what’s in reach.
Why use Utils365
Every letter grade at once
See the score needed for an A, B, C and D side by side, with your own cut-offs if your course uses different ones.
Tells you where you stand
Says plainly when a grade is already secured or out of reach, with your grade if you score 0 or full marks.
Bonus marks allowed
Raise the highest score on the final if your exam has extra credit.
Shows the formula
The working is written out, so you can check it or explain it to someone else.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate what I need on my final?
Needed = (goal − current × (1 − weight)) ÷ weight, with the weight as a fraction. With 84% now, a final worth 25% and a goal of 90%, you need (90 − 84 × 0.75) ÷ 0.25 = 108%.
What if I need more than 100%?
Then the goal can’t be reached with a normal exam. The calculator shows the best grade you can still get with full marks, so you can set a realistic target.
What if the score needed is negative?
You’ve already secured that grade. Even 0 on the final keeps you at or above it, and the calculator shows your grade if you score nothing.
How much does a final worth 20% change my grade?
Each point on the final moves your course grade by 0.2 points. Going from 70% to 90% on a 20% final lifts your course grade by 4 points.
What grade do I need on my final to get a B?
It depends on your current grade and the final’s weight. With 78% now and a final worth 30%, you need (80 − 78 × 0.7) ÷ 0.3 = 84.7% for an 80% B.
Can I change the letter grade cut-offs?
Yes. They start at 90, 80, 70 and 60%, the common US scale, but you can type your course’s own cut-offs in the options.