Percentage Calculator
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Formulas
- A% of B:
result = A × B ÷ 100 - A is what % of B:
result = A ÷ B × 100(B cannot be zero) - % change from A to B:
result = (B − A) ÷ |A| × 100(A cannot be zero)
Worked examples
- 15% of 200: 15 × 200 ÷ 100 = 30.
- 30 is what percent of 200: 30 ÷ 200 × 100 = 15%.
- Change from 80 to 100: (100 − 80) ÷ 80 × 100 = +25%. From 100 to 80: (80 − 100) ÷ 100 × 100 = −20%.
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 200 is 15 × 200 ÷ 100 = 30.
How do I find what percent one number is of another?
Divide the first number by the second and multiply by 100. For example, 30 is 30 ÷ 200 × 100 = 15% of 200.
How is percentage change calculated?
Subtract the old value from the new value, divide by the old value and multiply by 100. Going from 80 to 100 is a 25% increase. The old value cannot be zero.