What Grade Do I Need on My Final Exam?
Figure out exactly what percentage you need on your final exam or final assignment to finish your Canadian university course with your target grade.
Enter your grades above to see what you need on the final.
How to Calculate Your Required Final Exam Grade
Your final course grade is a weighted average of all your assignments, midterms, and finals. If you know your current grade and how much the final is worth, you can easily calculate what you need on the final to reach a specific target.
The Formula:Required Exam Grade = (Target Class Grade - (Current Grade × (1 - Exam Weight))) / Exam Weight
Example:
- You currently have an 80% in the class.
- Your final exam is worth 40% of your total grade.
- You want to finish the class with an 85% (often an 'A' in Canada).
- Calculation:
(85 - (80 × 0.60)) / 0.40 = 92.5% - You need a 92.5% on the final exam.
Understanding Canadian Grading Scales
Keep your target percentages in mind. In many Canadian universities (like UofT, UBC, McMaster), the letter grade breakpoints are generally:
| Letter Grade | Common Percentage Range | Standard 4.0 GPA Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 90% - 100% | 4.0 (or 4.33 at some schools) |
| A | 85% - 89% | 4.0 |
| A- | 80% - 84% | 3.7 |
| B+ | 77% - 79% | 3.3 |
| B | 73% - 76% | 3.0 |
| C+ | 67% - 69% | 2.3 |