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A reachable target
With a current grade of 78%, a target of 85% and a final worth 40% of the course, you need to score 95.5% on the final exam.
Grade Needed Calculator
CalculatorsFind out what score you need on your final exam to get the grade you want — free calculator.
Assumes your current grade reflects the rest of the course weight.
About
About the Grade Needed Calculator
Works out the score you need on a final exam to reach a target overall grade.
Students use it to know exactly what score to aim for going into a final exam, while tutors and parents use it to help set a realistic study target. You'll find it among Toolapt's other free calculators, usable without creating an account and with no limit on how many times you run it.
Examples
Grade Needed Calculator examples
3 worked examples
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Already guaranteed
With a current grade of 95%, a target of only 80% and a final worth just 10%, the target is already guaranteed no matter what you score on the final.
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Not possible
With a current grade of 50%, a target of 90% and a final worth 20%, even a perfect 100% on the final wouldn't be enough — the result shows "Not possible" with the shortfall.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about the Grade Needed Calculator.
What does the Grade Needed Calculator do?
It calculates the score you need on a final exam to reach a target overall grade, based on your current grade and how much the final exam is worth.
Is the Grade Needed Calculator free to use?
Yes. It's free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it.
Is my grade information safe when I use this tool?
Yes. The grades and weight you enter are processed entirely on your own device — nothing is sent to a server.
What does it mean when the result says "Not possible"?
It means even scoring 100% on the final exam wouldn't be enough to reach your target overall grade, given your current grade and the exam's weight. The percentage shown in parentheses is the shortfall.
What does "Already guaranteed" mean?
It means your current grade already secures the target overall grade no matter what you score on the final — even a zero would still leave you at or above your target.
What assumption does the calculator make about my current grade?
It assumes your current grade accurately reflects your performance across the rest of the course weight (everything other than the final exam).
Can the final exam weight be more than 100%?
No. The final exam weight has to be a value between just above 0% and 100%, since it represents a portion of your total course grade.
Can I use the Grade Needed Calculator on my phone?
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers alike.