Course Grade Needed Calculator

Given current grade and weight remaining, what do you need on the rest to hit a target?

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How to use this calculator

  • Enter your current grade.
  • Enter what % of total grade is already locked in.
  • Enter target final grade.

About this calculator

A weighted-average target solver. Given your current grade and the % weight already accounted for, find the average % needed on the remaining work to hit a target final. If the answer exceeds 100%, the target is mathematically out of reach this term.

Frequently asked

Final exam worth 30%?+
Set "weight done" to 70%. Calculator returns required final-exam score.
My current grade went up after one bad assignment — why?+
Because the assignment had less weight than you thought. Or your average rounded up. Either way, the math is just weighted average.
Can I use this mid-semester?+
Yes — it works at any point. The "weight done" can be 30%, 50%, 70%, anything < 100%.
Why might I get > 100% required?+
Mathematical proof you can't reach the target. Either lower the target or do extra credit.
How does this differ from final-grade-calculator?+
final-grade-calculator computes your finished grade. This solves backwards for required input.

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