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Pass Mark Calculator

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Marks needed to pass

40.00

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How to use the Pass Mark Calculator

The Pass Mark Calculator works out your marks needed to pass in an instant. Enter total marks and pass percentage and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the total marks.
  2. Enter the pass percentage.
  3. Read off your marks needed to pass — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Pass Mark Calculator uses the formula:

Marks needed to pass = Total marks × Pass percentage ÷ 100

Worked example

For example, with total marks of 100 and pass percentage of 4%, the marks needed to pass is 40.00.

Inputs used
Total marks 100
Pass percentage 4%
Results
Marks needed to pass 40.00

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Key terms explained

Percentage
A number expressed as a fraction of 100, written with the % sign.

Frequently asked questions

Multiply total marks by the pass percentage. A 40% pass on a 100-mark paper needs 40 marks.

It varies by exam, often 33%, 40% or 50%. Use your exam's rule.

Some boards round the pass mark to a whole number; check whether yours rounds up or down.

Subtract your current marks from the pass mark to see the gap.

The Pass Mark Calculator uses the formula: Marks needed to pass = Total marks × Pass percentage ÷ 100. For example, with total marks of 100 and pass percentage of 4%, the marks needed to pass is 40.00.

Enter the total marks. Enter the pass percentage. Read off your marks needed to pass — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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