Grade Calculator
Calculate what grade you need on your final exam or assignment to reach your target grade. Find out the minimum score required to achieve your desired grade.Inputs
Enter your current grade as a percentage (e.g., 85% = 85)
e.g., if final is 25% of grade, enter 25
Choose your target letter grade
Leave at 0 to use the letter grade above
Enter values to see results
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What is this?
A grade calculator helps you determine what score you need on your final exam or assignment to achieve your target grade. It uses weighted grade formulas to calculate the exact percentage required based on your current grade and the weight of the final assessment.How to use
Enter your current grade percentage (before the final), the weight/percentage of the final exam in your total grade, and your target final grade. The calculator will show you exactly what score you need on the final, plus scenario analysis showing your grade with different final scores.Tips
- Aim 5-10% higher than your target to create a safety buffer for unexpected difficulty
- Prioritize studying topics that are weighted most heavily on the exam
- If your target is not achievable, calculate the maximum possible grade (100% on final) to set realistic expectations
- Talk to your professor about extra credit opportunities if you're close to a grade boundary
- Don't rely on the final to save your grade - stay on top of assignments throughout the semester
- Practice with past exams under timed conditions to prepare effectively
- Standard US grading: A=90-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, F=below 60%
- Some schools use plus/minus grading (A+ 97-100, A 93-96, A- 90-92, etc.)
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