PASS FAIL CALCULATOR
P675CALCULATOR
WORKING
WHAT THIS TOOL DOES
P675This calculator checks whether marks scored meet a pass percentage threshold.
It shows the calculated percentage, the pass mark, the pass/fail result and any extra marks still needed.
HOW TO USE
P675Enter marks scored, total marks and the minimum percentage needed to pass.
Press SOLVE to see the percentage, pass mark and pass/fail result.
FORMULA
P675The result is PASS when the calculated percentage is at least the pass percentage.
WORKED EXAMPLE
P675With a 50% pass mark, the score passes. The minimum marks needed are 30, so no extra marks are required.
PASS MARK EXAMPLES
P675Common pass percentages include 40%, 50%, 60% and 70%.
Different schools, courses, exams and training providers may use different thresholds, so enter the rule you have been given.
IMPORTANT NOTE
P675This tool checks against the pass percentage you enter. It does not replace official marking rules or exam-board decisions.
Use the exact pass mark from your test, qualification or assessment when accuracy matters.
WHO USES IT
P675Students use it for practice tests, mocks, quizzes and coursework checks.
Teachers, tutors and workplace trainers use it for quick pass mark checks and simple score feedback.
COMMON SEARCHES
P675Common searches include pass fail calculator, pass mark calculator, marks needed to pass and test pass percentage.
This page gives the calculator, formula, worked example, guidance and related exam tools.
FAQ
P675You cannot usually score part of a mark unless the test allows decimals.
The calculator rounds the required pass mark up so the displayed mark is enough to meet the threshold.
RELATED CALCULATIONS
P675You may also want to calculate mark percentage, grade boundary, target grade, coursework weighting or overall grade.
Those related exam tools are linked on the next page.