Percentage Calculator

Calculate any percentage instantly — find amounts, rates, and changes.

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How to Calculate Percentages

There are four common percentage calculations, each handled by a tab above. % of Number answers "what is 15% of 80?" — multiply 80 by 0.15 to get 12. X is % of Y answers "12 is what percent of 80?" — divide 12 by 80 and multiply by 100 to get 15%. % Change answers "what is the percentage change from 50 to 75?" — subtract the old from the new, divide by the old, and multiply by 100. Increase/Decrease applies a percentage to raise or lower a starting number.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate a percentage of a number?
Multiply the number by the percentage and divide by 100. For example, 15% of 80 = (80 × 15) / 100 = 12. Use the "% of Number" tab above.
How do I calculate percentage change?
Percentage change = ((New Value − Old Value) / Old Value) × 100. A positive result is an increase; negative is a decrease. Use the "% Change" tab above.
What is 20% of 50?
20% of 50 is 10. Calculated as: (50 × 20) / 100 = 10.
How do I find what percentage one number is of another?
Divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100. For example, 12 out of 80 = (12 / 80) × 100 = 15%.
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