Free Grade Calculator

Wondering what you need on the final? Enter your current grade, how much of the course is complete, your target grade and the final’s weight to get the exact score required — and whether it’s achievable.

Private by design. This tool runs 100% in your browser — your inputs are never uploaded to any server.

How to Use the Grade Calculator

  1. Enter your current grade and how much of the course is done.
  2. Enter your desired grade and the final exam’s weight.
  3. Click Calculate to see the score you need on the final.

Features

Solves the weighted-grade equation for the unknown final score, accounting for the portion of the grade already locked in. Flags impossible targets (over 100%) and already-secured grades.

Benefits & Use Cases

Students plan study effort strategically before finals week, and anyone negotiating extra credit can see exactly how much it would move the needle.

Tips

A heavy final amplifies everything — with 40% weight, each point on the final moves your grade nearly half a point. Confirm the weights in your syllabus first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the needed score calculated?

(Target − current × completed weight) ÷ final weight — solving the weighted average for the final exam score.

What if I need over 100%?

The calculator will tell you the target is impossible at current weights — time to ask about extra credit or adjust expectations.

What does “already secured” mean?

Your current standing guarantees the target grade regardless of the final score — though still show up!

Do I enter weights as decimals or percents?

Percents — e.g. enter 30 for a final worth 30% of the grade.

Related Tools