Percentage
Calculator

Calculate percentages with ease using our advanced percentage calculator. Multiple calculation modes, real-time results, and step-by-step explanations.

What is X% of Y?

Result = (Percentage / 100) × Value

Percentage Increase/Decrease

Result = Original Value ± (Original Value × Percentage / 100)

Percentage Change Calculator

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

What percentage is X of Y?

Percentage = (Part / Whole) × 100

How to Use the Percentage Calculator

Basic Percentage

Calculate what percentage of a number is another number.

Example: What is 25% of 200?

Answer: 50

Increase/Decrease

Add or subtract a percentage from a value.

Example: Increase 100 by 20%

Answer: 120

Percentage Change

Find the percentage change between two values.

Example: From 80 to 100

Answer: +25% increase

What Percentage

Find what percentage one number is of another.

Example: 30 is what % of 150?

Answer: 20%

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Choose Calculation Type

Select the appropriate tab based on what you want to calculate.

2

Enter Values

Input the numbers in the appropriate fields. Decimal values are supported.

3

Calculate

Click the calculate button to get instant results with detailed explanations.

4

Review Results

Get your answer along with the calculation breakdown and formula used.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I calculate what percentage one number is of another?

Use the "What Percentage" tab. Enter the part value and the whole value, then click calculate. The formula is: (Part ÷ Whole) × 100 = Percentage.

2. What's the difference between percentage increase and percentage change?

Percentage increase adds a percentage to the original value. Percentage change calculates the difference between two values as a percentage of the original.

3. Can I use decimal values in the calculator?

Yes! Our calculator supports decimal values up to 2 decimal places for precise calculations.

4. How accurate are the percentage calculations?

Our calculator provides results accurate to 2 decimal places, which is suitable for most financial and academic applications.

5. What are some common uses for percentage calculations?

Common uses include calculating discounts, tax amounts, tips, grade percentages, investment returns, and sales increases.

6. How do I calculate a percentage discount?

Use the "Percentage Decrease" option. Enter the original price and the discount percentage to find the final price after discount.

7. Can I calculate compound percentage changes?

For compound changes, apply each percentage change sequentially. Use the result of the first calculation as input for the second.

8. Is this calculator suitable for business use?

Yes! Our calculator is perfect for business applications like calculating profit margins, growth rates, and financial ratios.

9. What if I get a negative percentage?

A negative percentage indicates a decrease. For example, -20% means a 20% reduction from the original value.

10. How do I calculate percentage error or accuracy?

Use the percentage change calculator with your measured value as "new" and actual value as "old" to find the percentage error.