How Many Marks to Reach Your Goal?
Calculate exactly how many marks you need to score on a test or in a class to achieve your desired target percentage.
Calculation
Quick Tips
- Goal Setting
Use this at the start of a semester to understand exactly what raw scores correspond to an A, B, or C.
- Remaining Gap
By entering your current marks, you can see the exact gap you need to close to hit your target.
- Partial Credit
If you need 82.5 marks, you realistically need to secure 83 marks to be safely over the line.
- Total Matters
Ensure you enter the true Total Marks. A 90% on a 50-mark test requires 45 marks.
How to Use This Tool
- 1
Enter the target percentage you want to achieve (e.g., 90%).
- 2
Enter the maximum total marks possible on the exam or assignment.
- 3
(Optional) Enter the marks you have already secured.
- 4
The gauge will show you exactly how many marks are required overall, or how many *more* you need if you provided current marks.
The Mathematics
Required = (Target % / 100) × Total MarksTurn your target percentage into a decimal by dividing by 100. Then multiply that decimal by the total possible marks available. This gives you the exact raw score needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to know the Total Marks?
Percentages are relative. A 90% is 90 marks on a 100-mark test, but only 45 marks on a 50-mark test. The calculator needs the total to convert the percentage back into raw points.
What does the "Remaining" number mean?
If you use the optional "Current Marks" field, the remaining number tells you exactly how many extra points you need to earn on top of what you already have to hit the target line.
Is this the same as the Final Exam Predictor?
No. The Final Exam Predictor calculates what you need on a specific weighted test to raise your overall grade. This calculator simply converts a target percentage into target points for a single generic test.
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