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Exam Percentile Calculator

Your percentile from mean and standard deviation.

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Results
Percentile
86.7%
Z-score
1.11
Above / below mean
Above the mean
Beats
87 of every 100 candidates

Quick answer

A percentile shows the share of test takers who scored below you.

z = (score − mean) ÷ SD

How to use the Exam Percentile Calculator

  1. 1Enter your raw score.
  2. 2Enter the published mean and standard deviation.
  3. 3Read your percentile.

Frequently asked questions

Is percentile the same as percentage?

No — percentile compares you to others, percentage measures correctness.

What if scores aren't normal?

The estimate loses accuracy for very skewed distributions.