Exam Mark Calculator

Work out what mark you need in your exam, or your final year, to reach the result you are aiming for.

Your mark so far

Exam weight

Mark you want

Cut-offs vary by university; the buttons are common examples.

Mark you need–

Already banked–

Fig. 1 The mark needed on the exam.

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Every formula is tested against worked examples. How we check

Target	You need
First (70%)	85%
2:1 (60%)	65%
2:2 (50%)	45%
Third (40%)	25%

Fig. 2 What you need for each common target.

Guide

How it works

Required mark = (target − current mark × (1 − exam weight)) ÷ exam weight, with the weights as fractions.

Module example: 55% from coursework, an exam worth 50% and a target of 60% means you need 65% in the exam.

Degree example: with a 40/60 weighting and a Year 2 average of 62, you need a final-year average of (70 − 62 × 0.4) ÷ 0.6 = 75.3 for a First.

Reading the result

Over 100 means the target cannot be reached on that assessment alone. Zero or less means you are already there, provided you pass any required components.

Common questions

Do I need to pass the exam separately?

Some modules require a minimum mark in each component. Check your module handbook.

Can I use this for a degree classification?

Yes. Enter your Year 2 average as the current mark and the final-year weighting as the exam weight.