Marks Needed to Pass and Pass Mark Calculator
Turns a pass percentage into marks and shows how many you still need.
Marks still needed
— marks
Share sends a link that reopens these numbers. Copy details pastes the full breakdown as a list.
Pass mark in marks — marks
Share of the remaining marks needed — %
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The formula
pass mark = total × pass % ÷ 100 marks needed = pass mark − marks so far
A plain subtraction, in marks rather than percentages.
What to watch out for
For a single paper, enter its total as both the total and the marks left, with 0 so far.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 40% of an 80-mark paper?
32 marks.
What is the pass mark?
It is set by each school, university or exam board and can change between sittings, so use the figure you were given.