About the Required Marks Calculator
Marks needed in the remaining papers to reach a target overall percentage.
Also known as: marks needed calculator, what do i need to score, target marks, remaining exam marks.
How to use this calculator
- Enter marks so far, out of, marks still available, target overall percentage.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
needed = target % × grand total − marks already gained
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Marks so far = 320
- Out of = 400
- Marks still available = 200
- Target overall percentage = 75 %
the calculator returns:
- Marks needed: 130
- Needed as a percentage: 65%
- Achievable?: Yes
- Current percentage: 80%