Percentage Calculator

Solve everyday percentage problems in seconds.

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What is X% of Y?
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X is what percent of Y?
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Percentage change from X to Y
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About the Percentage Calculator

The Percentage Calculator handles the three percentage questions that come up most often: finding a percent of a number (for discounts, tips and tax), working out what percent one value is of another (for scores and proportions), and calculating the percentage increase or decrease between two numbers (for growth, price changes and statistics). Type your numbers and the answers appear instantly.

How to use it

  1. Pick the calculator that matches your question.
  2. Enter your two numbers.
  3. Read the answer, which updates as you type.
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Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate a discount?

Use 'What is X% of Y?' with X as the discount percent and Y as the price to get the amount off, then subtract it from the original price.

How is percentage change calculated?

Percentage change is (new − old) ÷ old × 100. A positive result is an increase; a negative result is a decrease.

What if the result has many decimals?

Results are rounded to four decimal places for readability while staying precise enough for everyday use.

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