Final Mark Calculator

Work out the mark you need in your final exam to reach the grade you want, such as a Distinction or High Distinction.

Your mark so far

Exam weight

Mark you want

Cut-offs vary by university; the buttons are common examples.

Mark you need–

Already banked–

Fig. 1 The mark needed on the exam.

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Every formula is tested against worked examples. How we check

Target	You need
HD (85%)	88%
D (75%)	68%
C (65%)	48%
Pass (50%)	18%

Fig. 2 What you need for each common target.

Guide

How it works

Required mark = (target − current mark × (1 − exam weight)) ÷ exam weight, with the weights as fractions.

Example: 82% on your assessments so far, an exam worth 50% and a target of 85 (an HD at many universities) means you need 88% in the exam.

Reading the result

Over 100 means the target cannot be reached on the exam alone. Zero or less means you are already there, as long as you meet any hurdle requirements. Grade cut-offs differ: HD starts at 85 at UNSW but at 80 at Deakin, and Melbourne’s top grade (H1) starts at 80.

Common questions

What is a hurdle requirement?

A minimum mark in a particular task, often the exam, needed to pass the subject regardless of your total. Check your subject guide.

Can I use this for my WAM?

Use the WAM calculator for that. This tool is for a single subject’s final mark.