Percentage Calculator

Calculate percentages, increases, decreases, and more with our easy-to-use calculator.

Calculate what percentage one number is of another.

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Calculate the percentage increase or decrease between two values.

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Calculate a percentage of a given number.

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How to Use the Percentage Calculator

Our percentage calculator offers three different calculation types to solve various percentage problems:

Basic Percentage

Calculate what percentage one number is of another.

  • Value: The number you want to find the percentage of.
  • Total: The total or whole amount.

The formula used is: (Value ÷ Total) × 100 = Percentage

Percentage Increase/Decrease

Calculate the percentage change between two values.

  • Original Value: The starting value.
  • New Value: The ending value.

The formula used is: ((New Value - Original Value) ÷ Original Value) × 100 = Percentage Change

Percentage Of

Calculate a specific percentage of a given number.

  • Percentage: The percentage you want to calculate.
  • Value: The number you want to find the percentage of.

The formula used is: (Percentage ÷ 100) × Value = Result

Common Percentage Calculations

Example 1: Finding a Percentage

What percentage is 25 of 200?

Using the Basic Percentage calculator:

  • Value: 25
  • Total: 200

Result: 25 is 12.5% of 200

Example 2: Calculating a Percentage Increase

If a price increases from $80 to $100, what is the percentage increase?

Using the Percentage Increase/Decrease calculator:

  • Original Value: 80
  • New Value: 100

Result: 25% increase

Example 3: Finding a Percentage of a Number

What is 15% of 200?

Using the Percentage Of calculator:

  • Percentage: 15
  • Value: 200

Result: 15% of 200 is 30

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate a percentage?

To calculate a percentage, divide the value by the total and multiply by 100. For example, to find what percentage 25 is of 200: (25 ÷ 200) × 100 = 12.5%.

How do I calculate a percentage increase?

To calculate a percentage increase, subtract the original value from the new value, divide by the original value, and multiply by 100. For example, if a value increases from 80 to 100: ((100 - 80) ÷ 80) × 100 = 25% increase.

How do I calculate a percentage decrease?

To calculate a percentage decrease, subtract the new value from the original value, divide by the original value, and multiply by 100. For example, if a value decreases from 100 to 80: ((100 - 80) ÷ 100) × 100 = 20% decrease.

How do I find a percentage of a number?

To find a percentage of a number, divide the percentage by 100 and multiply by the number. For example, to find 15% of 200: (15 ÷ 100) × 200 = 30.

What is the difference between percentage and percentage points?

A percentage is a relative measure, while a percentage point is an absolute measure. For example, if an interest rate increases from 5% to 7%, it's a 2 percentage point increase, but a 40% relative increase (because (7-5)/5 = 0.4 or 40%).