Marks Percentage Calculator

Add up your marks across subjects and get the overall percentage, the way boards and universities calculate it. Each subject can have a different maximum.

Results update as you type.

Percentage

82.6%

Distinction

Total marks
413 out of 500
Equivalent CGPA (÷ 9.5)
8.69

Division bands shown are common in India; your board or university may use different ones, and some use best-of-five subjects.

About this calculator

The result also shows the division band commonly used in India and the equivalent CGPA.

How to use it

  1. Enter marks and the maximum for each subject.
  2. Leave unused rows empty.
  3. Read the percentage.

The formula

Percentage = total marks obtained ÷ total maximum marks × 100
division
Distinction 75%+, First 60%+, Second 45%+, Pass 33%+ (common bands)

Worked example

Five subjects out of 100 each

  1. Marks 86, 78, 92, 69 and 88: total 413 out of 500.
  2. Percentage = 413 ÷ 500 × 100 = 82.6%, Distinction.

What the result means

Some boards and colleges use the best five subjects; enter only those if that applies to you.

Assumptions

  • All subjects count equally per mark.

Limitations

  • Division bands and pass marks differ between boards and universities.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate percentage of marks?

Total marks obtained ÷ total maximum × 100.

What percentage is first division?

60% or more under the common scheme.

What are pass marks?

Often 33% for school boards; universities vary.

Last reviewed on 3 October 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us.