Marks Percentage Calculator
Convert marks to percentage and find the marks needed for a target percentage.
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Marks Percentage Calculator
Use the formula and worked example below to calculate manually.
Overview
The marks percentage calculator converts total marks obtained into a percentage, and can also reverse-calculate the marks you need to achieve a target percentage in your exams.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the marks obtained.
- Enter the total maximum marks.
- The calculator shows the percentage score.
- Optionally enter a target percentage to find the marks needed.
Understanding the inputs & results
Marks obtained
The total score you received across all subjects or a single exam.
Maximum marks
The total marks possible in the exam or across all subjects.
Percentage
(Marks obtained / Maximum marks) × 100.
The formula
Percentage from marks
Percentage = (Marks Obtained / Maximum Marks) × 100
Divide marks obtained by maximum marks and multiply by 100 to get the percentage. Reverse: Marks needed = (Target % / 100) × Maximum marks.
Worked example
450 marks obtained out of 600 total marks.
- Percentage = (450 / 600) × 100 = 75%.
✓ You scored 75%.