Find the score you need on your final exam to reach your target overall grade.
Formula: Weighted Grade = Σ(Grade × Weight) ÷ Σ(Weight)
| Percentage | Letter Grade | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 97–100% | A+ | 4.0 |
| 93–96% | A | 4.0 |
| 90–92% | A− | 3.7 |
| 87–89% | B+ | 3.3 |
| 83–86% | B | 3.0 |
| 80–82% | B− | 2.7 |
| 77–79% | C+ | 2.3 |
| 73–76% | C | 2.0 |
| 70–72% | C− | 1.7 |
| 67–69% | D+ | 1.3 |
| 63–66% | D | 1.0 |
| 60–62% | D− | 0.7 |
| Below 60% | F | 0.0 |
This is the default scale used by the calculator above. Individual schools and instructors may use a different scale.
Multiply each assignment's percentage score by its weight, add the results together, then divide by the total weight. For example, a 90% homework grade worth 20% and an 80% exam grade worth 80% gives (90×0.20 + 80×0.80) = 82%.
Use the formula: Needed Score = (Target Grade − Current Grade × (1 − Final Weight)) ÷ Final Weight. Enter your current grade, desired final grade, and the final exam's weight into the Final Exam Calculator above to get this instantly.
A weighted grade gives different assignments different levels of importance toward the final course grade, rather than treating every assignment equally. Weights are usually expressed as percentages that add up to 100%.
On the standard U.S. scale, 90–100% is an A, 80–89% is a B, 70–79% is a C, 60–69% is a D, and below 60% is an F. Many schools also use plus and minus grades within each band, shown in the table above.
Yes. Click "Use points" on any assignment row, then enter the points earned and points possible. The calculator converts this to a percentage automatically before applying the weight.
This tool is provided for estimation purposes. Always confirm your final grade with your instructor or institution's official grading policy.