How to calculate percentage of marks
The formula is the same for every exam: percentage = marks obtained ÷ total marks × 100.
For example, if you scored 925 out of 1100 in Matric: 925 ÷ 1100 = 0.8409, and 0.8409 × 100 = 84.09%.
Worked examples
| Exam | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Matric / SSC | 1012 / 1100 | 92% |
| FSc Part I | 468 / 550 | 85.09% |
| Class test | 17 / 25 | 68% |
| University midterm | 23.5 / 30 | 78.33% |
Percentage of a number and percentage change
The calculator has two more modes. % of a number answers questions like “What is 15% of 2,500?” (375), which is handy for discounts, tax and fees. % change compares two values, for example a result going from 72 to 81 is a 12.5% increase: (81 − 72) ÷ 72 × 100.
Percentage points vs per cent
If your marks rise from 60% to 66%, that's an increase of 6 percentage points, but a 10% increase relative to where you started. Both are correct; just make sure you say which one you mean.
What next?
Turn your percentage into a letter grade with the Grade Calculator, or convert a university CGPA into a percentage with the CGPA to Percentage Calculator. Applying for MBBS or engineering? Use your Matric and FSc marks in the MDCAT or ECAT aggregate calculator.