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Percentage Calculator

Solve common percentage problems: find X% of Y, reverse percentages, or measure percentage increase and decrease.

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How to Calculate a Percentage

  1. Step 1

    Enter your values

    Choose a mode and provide the numbers for that formula.

  2. Step 2

    Calculate the result

    The answer updates as you type.

  3. Step 3

    Review the formula

    See the exact steps using your values.

Percentage Formula

  • What is X% of Y?
  • X is what percent of Y?
  • Percentage increase / decrease
  • Live formula breakdown
  • Copy results

Calculation Modes

Input formats

  • Numbers
  • Percentages

Output formats

  • Percentage results

Supported formats

  • Numbers
  • Percentages

Examples

What is 20% of 150?

(20 ÷ 100) × 150 = 30

Input

20% of 150

Output

30

What percentage is 30 of 150?

(30 ÷ 150) × 100 = 20%

Input

30 of 150

Output

20%

Percentage increase

((120 − 100) ÷ 100) × 100 = 20%

Input

From 100 to 120

Output

20% increase

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate X% of Y?

Result = (Percentage ÷ 100) × Number. Example: 20% of 150 = 30.

How do I calculate percentage change?

((New Value − Original Value) ÷ Original Value) × 100. From 100 to 120 is a 20% increase.

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