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Final Exam Calculator

University of Alabama Final Exam Calculator

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, us · US 4.3 Scale · Max GPA 4.3

Find out exactly what score you need on your final exam at University of Alabama. Enter your current grades and assignment weights — the UA Final Exam Calculator computes your required final exam grade instantly.

Your Grades

Select a letter grade or enter a percentage — both stay in sync

The grade you’ve earned so far (from quizzes, assignments, midterms, etc.). Not sure? Calculate your current grade.

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The overall course grade you want to achieve after the final exam is factored in.

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How much your final exam counts toward your total course grade.

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Results

Final Exam Summary

Your required final exam score is shown below.

Required Final Score

97.5%

on a 40% final exam

Challenging

Solid exam prep required — you can still do it!

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About the UA Final Exam Calculator

This UA Final Exam Grade Calculator is designed for University of Alabama students using the US 4.3 Scale (4.3-point scale). Enter your completed assignments with their grades and weights, set how much your final exam is worth, and specify your target course grade. The calculator shows exactly what percentage you need to score on your final exam. The tool works for any UA course: simply match the assignment weights to your syllabus, adjust the final exam weight, and use the result to plan your study schedule and set a realistic target score.

How to Use the UA Final Exam Calculator

Follow these steps for an accurate Final Exam result

1Enter Your Completed Assignment Grades

Add every graded item you have received back so far — midterms, homework averages, quizzes, lab reports, and projects. For each entry, provide the assignment name, the grade you received (as a percentage), and the weight it carries in the final course grade. Check your UA course syllabus for the exact weights; they should sum to 100% including the final exam.

2Set the Final Exam Weight

Enter the percentage of your total UA course grade that the final exam is worth. Common values are 30–50%, though some UA courses weight the final as high as 60%. Once you set this, the current completed-assignments weight and the final exam weight together should total 100%.

3Enter Your Desired Course Grade

Type in the course grade percentage you want to achieve — for example, 90% for an A, or 80% for a B on the US 4.3 Scale (4.3-point scale). If you are targeting a specific letter grade, look up the corresponding percentage in the University of Alabama grading scale shown on this page.

University of Alabama Grading Scale

UA uses the US 4.3 Scale. Reference this scale when setting your target grade percentage in the calculator above.

Letter Grade% RangeRegularPerformance
A+97–100%4.30Excellent
A93–96%4.00Excellent
A-90–92%3.70Very Good
B+87–89%3.30Good
B83–86%3.00Satisfactory
B-80–82%2.70Passing
C+77–79%2.30Passing
C73–76%2.00Failing
C-70–72%1.70Failing
D+67–69%1.30Failing
D65–66%1.00Failing
F0–64%0.00Failing
Note: Grade points are specific to the US 4.3 Scale. Each course's grade points are multiplied by its credit hours to compute your GPA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about calculating GPA at UA

The calculator uses the weighted-grade formula: Required Final Score = (Desired Grade − Current Weighted Score) ÷ Final Exam Weight. "Current Weighted Score" is the sum of each completed assignment's (grade × weight), expressed as a fraction. The calculator handles this automatically — just enter your grades, weights, and target.

Still have questions?

For official GPA rules and academic policies, contact the University of Alabama Registrar's Office or your academic advisor.

Other US 4.3 Scale GPA Calculators

These schools use the same grading scale — calculators work identically

This gpa calculator is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Alabama. For official GPA information, consult your academic transcript or contact the University of Alabama Registrar's Office.