Final Grade Calculator Formula

Understand the math behind the final grade calculator. Each variable explained with a worked example.

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Formulas Used

Final Course Grade

final_grade = current_grade * course_weight / 100 + final_exam_grade * final_weight / 100

Coursework Contribution

coursework_contribution = current_grade * course_weight / 100

Final Exam Contribution

exam_contribution = final_exam_grade * final_weight / 100

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
current_gradeCurrent Grade (Before Final)(%)88
course_weightWeight of Coursework(%)70
final_exam_gradeFinal Exam Grade(%)78
final_weightDerived value= 100 - course_weightcalculated

How It Works

How to Calculate Your Final Grade

Your final grade is a weighted combination of coursework and the final exam.

Formula

Final Grade = (Coursework Grade x Coursework Weight) + (Exam Grade x Exam Weight)

Where Exam Weight = 100% - Coursework Weight.

Worked Example

You have an 88% in coursework (worth 70%) and score 78% on the final exam (worth 30%).

current_grade = 88course_weight = 70final_exam_grade = 78
  1. 01Coursework contribution: 88 x 0.70 = 61.6
  2. 02Final exam weight: 100% - 70% = 30%
  3. 03Final exam contribution: 78 x 0.30 = 23.4
  4. 04Final grade: 61.6 + 23.4 = 85.0%

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