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Percentage Calculator

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Calculate marks percentage, percentage of a number, and percentage change.

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Calculate marks percentage, percentage of a number, and percentage change.

Note: This is a general percentage calculator. Academic result calculations are available in Student Tools.

Marks Percentage

What is X% of Y?

Percentage Change

Understand your result

How to use Percentage Calculator

Calculate marks percentage, percentage of a number, and percentage change.

  1. Select the settings and calculation mode that match your task.
  2. Enter your own values in the labelled fields; use consistent units and dates.
  3. Calculate, review the breakdown and correct any flagged inputs before using the result.

Formula and calculation method

Marks percentage = obtained marks ÷ total marks × 100. Percentage change = (new − original) ÷ original × 100.

Use the result breakdown to check the inputs and understand which factors changed the outcome.

Worked example

Obtaining 880 out of 1,100 marks gives 880 ÷ 1,100 × 100 = 80%.

Check before using the result

Check input units, dates and the selected rule or policy. A valid mathematical calculation does not replace the applicable institution’s rules.

Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

How does Percentage Calculator calculate the result?

Marks percentage = obtained marks ÷ total marks × 100. Percentage change = (new − original) ÷ original × 100.

Which settings should I use?

Choose the scale, dates, units and rule that match your records. Where a custom mode is provided, enter the values from your applicable policy instead of assuming the example preset applies.

Can I use the result for an official decision?

Use the result to plan and check your figures. Confirm official requirements, records or quotations with the relevant institution.