% Percentage Calculator

Calculate percentages quickly and accurately

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Free Online Percentage Calculator

Calculate percentages quickly and accurately with our versatile percentage calculator. Whether you need to find a percentage of a number, calculate percentage change, or determine what percent one value is of another, this tool handles it all.

Percentage Formulas

Finding a Percentage of a Number

Percentage Value = (Percentage / 100) × Total Value

Example: What is 20% of 150? (20/100) × 150 = 30

Finding What Percent One Number is of Another

Percentage = (Part / Whole) × 100

Example: 25 is what % of 200? (25/200) × 100 = 12.5%

Percentage Change

Percentage Change = ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) × 100

Example: From 50 to 75: ((75-50)/50) × 100 = 50% increase

Common Uses for Percentage Calculations

  • Calculate discounts and sale prices
  • Determine tax amounts
  • Calculate tips and gratuities
  • Track investment returns
  • Calculate grade percentages
  • Measure business growth or decline
  • Calculate interest rates

Percentage Tips and Tricks

10%: Move decimal one place left (10% of 250 = 25)

5%: Take half of 10% (5% of 250 = 12.5)

25%: Divide by 4 (25% of 200 = 50)

50%: Divide by 2 (50% of 180 = 90)

1%: Move decimal two places left (1% of 500 = 5)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate a percentage increase?

Subtract the original value from the new value, divide by the original value, then multiply by 100. A positive result indicates an increase.

Can this calculator handle negative percentages?

Yes, negative percentages represent decreases. The calculator handles both positive and negative values correctly.

How do I calculate a discount percentage?

Use the percentage change calculator with the original price as the old value and the sale price as the new value.