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Final Grade Calculator

Find out exactly what you need on your final exam to hit the grade you want. Enter three numbers — no signup, no catch.

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Don't do this for every class by hand

Sequoia connects to Canvas and shows what you need in every course automatically — then ranks which assignments actually move your grade, so you study the right thing first.

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How to calculate what you need on your final

Your final exam is worth a set slice of your grade — the rest is everything you've already done. So the math is: how high does the final have to be to pull your whole grade up to your target?

needed = ( target − current × (1 − weight) ) ÷ weight

Where weight is your final's share as a decimal (30% → 0.30). The calculator above does this for you, and also shows what you'd need for an A, B, C, or D so you can pick a realistic target.

Example

You have an 88% going in, your final is worth 30%, and you want a 90% in the class.

needed = ( 90 − 88 × 0.70 ) ÷ 0.30 = 94.7% on the final.

Aim for a B (80%) instead and you'd only need a 61.3% — a much calmer study week.

Frequently asked questions

How much is my final exam worth?

It's in your syllabus under the grading breakdown — finals are usually 20–50% of your grade. If your class is on Canvas, that weight is already set, and Sequoia can read it for you.

What if I need more than 100%?

Your target isn't reachable from the final alone. Aim for the highest realistic score and ask about extra credit or a curve. The calculator flags this automatically.

Can I calculate this for all my classes at once?

Yes — that's exactly what Sequoia does. It pulls every course from Canvas, shows what you need in each, and ranks what to study first. Free to start.