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Percentile Calculator (Rank)

Find your percentile from your rank and the number of candidates.

Last updated: 9 Aug 2026

Quick answer

Percentile = ((total candidates − your rank) ÷ total candidates) × 100. For example, rank 5,000 out of 100,000 gives a percentile of 95 — you scored better than 95% of candidates. Enter your rank and the total above.

Your percentile shows the share of candidates you scored above: percentile = ((total − rank) ÷ total) × 100. Enter your rank and the total number of candidates.

How to calculate percentile from rank

  1. 1 Enter your rank.
  2. 2 Enter the total number of candidates.
  3. 3 We compute your percentile instantly.

Frequently asked questions

What is a percentile?
It is the percentage of candidates who scored below you. A 95 percentile means you did better than 95% of candidates.
Is percentile the same as percentage?
No — percentage is your marks out of total; percentile is your standing relative to other candidates.
How is percentile from rank calculated?
Percentile = ((total candidates − your rank) ÷ total candidates) × 100.

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