Percentage Calculator
Find percentages, increases, decreases
Formulas
X% of Y
Result = (X ÷ 100) × YX is what % of Y
Result = (X ÷ Y) × 100% Change
Result = ((Y − X) ÷ |X|) × 100X + Y%
Result = X + (X × Y ÷ 100)Common Examples
Sales tax: What is 8.5% of $120? → $10.20
Grade: 42 is what % of 50? → 84%
Price drop: % change from $80 to $60? → −25%
Tip: $45.00 + 20%? → $54.00
FAQ
How do I calculate a percentage of a number?
To find X% of Y, multiply Y by X and divide by 100. For example, 15% of 200 = (200 × 15) ÷ 100 = 30.
How do I calculate percentage change?
Percentage change = ((New Value − Old Value) ÷ |Old Value|) × 100. A positive result means an increase; negative means a decrease.