What Score Do I Need on the Final to Get an A? (Current: 78%)
Calculate the final exam score required to push a 78% course average up to an A when the final counts 40%.
How to use this tool
- Enter current grade, target grade and final exam weight in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your score needed on final and the full breakdown beneath it.
See if an A on the final is still enough to earn an A in the course — or if the math makes it impossible.
Frequently asked questions
- What if the score needed is over 100%?
- If the calculator shows a needed score above 100%, it means the target grade is mathematically impossible given your current grade and the exam's weight. Consider adjusting your target.
- How is the needed score calculated?
- needed = (target − current × (1 − weight)) ÷ weight. This isolates the final exam variable from the weighted average formula.