Percentage Calculator

Percentage Calculator

Calculate percentages, percentage changes, and more with ease

Calculation Type

Calculate what percentage of a number is

Quick Examples

What is 15% of 200?

200 × 15% = 30

Price increased from $50 to $60

Change = (60-50)/50 × 100 = 20%

25 is what % of 100?

25 ÷ 100 × 100 = 25%

Increase 80 by 25%

80 + 25% = 80 × 1.25 = 100

Percentage Tips

To find X% of Y: Multiply Y by X and divide by 100

To find what % X is of Y: Divide X by Y and multiply by 100

To increase by X%: Multiply by (1 + X/100)

To decrease by X%: Multiply by (1 - X/100)

Percentage change: (New - Old) ÷ Old × 100

Common Percentage Values

1%
1/100
2%
1/50
5%
1/20
10%
1/10
15%
3/20
20%
1/5
25%
1/4
30%
3/10
40%
2/5
50%
1/2
60%
3/5
75%
3/4
80%
4/5
90%
9/10
100%
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About Percentage Calculator

Our comprehensive percentage calculator handles all types of percentage calculations with ease and accuracy. Whether you're calculating discounts, markups, percentage changes, or finding parts of a whole, this tool provides instant results and clear explanations.

Calculation Types

  • Basic Percentage: Find X% of a number
  • Percentage Change: Calculate increase/decrease
  • Percentage of Total: Find what % one number is of another
  • Increase/Decrease: Add or subtract percentages
  • Reverse Percentage: Find original value from result

Common Applications

  • Finance: Interest rates, discounts, markups
  • Business: Sales tax, profit margins, growth rates
  • Education: Test scores, grade calculations
  • Statistics: Data analysis, survey results
  • Everyday Life: Tips, sales, measurements

Key Features

Multiple Types

Handle various percentage scenarios

Step-by-Step

See exactly how calculations work

Quick Examples

Learn with practical examples

How to Use

Select the calculation type you need, enter your values, and click calculate. The calculator will show you the result along with a detailed explanation and the mathematical formula used. Use the quick examples to understand different percentage scenarios.

Pro Tip

Remember that percentages are always out of 100. To find 25% of 200, think of it as 25/100 × 200 = 50. This mental math can help you verify your calculator results quickly.