Check your syllabus first
This calculator assumes the current grade excludes the final exam and that the final exam weight is entered as a percentage of the whole course. Some courses drop lowest scores, curve grades or use category rules that change the result.
Example
If your current grade is 82%, your target is 90%, and the final is worth 30%, the needed final score is (90 - 82 x 0.70) / 0.30 = 108.7%. That target is not reachable without extra credit or a curve.
Common mistakes
Do not enter the final weight as 0.30 if the field asks for percent; enter 30. Also confirm whether your current grade already includes part of the final project or exam category.
Limitations
The result follows the formula shown on the page. It does not account for dropped scores, extra credit caps, grading curves or institution-specific grade policies.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-17