1. What is Overall Percentage?

The Overall Percentage is a measure that shows what portion of the total possible points has been achieved. It's commonly used in grading systems, performance evaluations, and goal tracking.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple percentage formula:

Where:

• Total Achieved — Points or marks actually obtained
• Total Possible — Maximum possible points or marks

Explanation: The formula converts the ratio of achieved to possible points into a percentage by multiplying by 100.

3. Importance of Overall Percentage

Details: Overall percentage provides a standardized way to compare performance across different scales and contexts. It's essential for academic grading, employee evaluations, and tracking progress toward goals.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total points achieved and total possible points. Both values must be positive numbers, and total possible must be greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if my achieved points are higher than possible?
A: The calculator will still work, showing a percentage above 100%, which indicates exceeding the target.

Q2: Can I use this for weighted averages?
A: This calculates a simple percentage. For weighted averages, you would need to calculate each component separately first.

Q3: How precise are the results?
A: Results are rounded to 2 decimal places for readability while maintaining reasonable precision.

Q4: What's the difference between percentage and percentile?
A: Percentage is a fraction of total possible points, while percentile indicates ranking compared to others (e.g., 90th percentile means better than 90% of the group).

Q5: Can I calculate percentage decrease with this?
A: Yes, by entering the decreased value as "achieved" and original value as "possible".