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Percentage Calculator

Work out X% of a number, what percentage one number is of another, the percentage change, or the price after a discount.

Tip: To add a percentage to a value, multiply by 1 plus the rate. For example, adding 20% means multiplying by 1.20.

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About this digital tool

A percentage calculator helps you answer four everyday questions: what X% of a number is, what share one number is of another, how much a value has changed in percentage terms, and what price remains after a discount. Choose the right tab, enter two numbers and read the result immediately, with no formula to remember. A percentage is a part of 100, so X% of Y equals Y × X ÷ 100. For example, 20% of 150 is 150 × 20 ÷ 100 = 30. If a product costs 80 and is reduced by 25%, the new price is 60. Going back up from 60 to 80 is an increase of about 33%, not 25%, because the starting value changes. Percentages are useful for students, shopping with offers, pay rises and business reports.

How to use

  1. Choose the calculation you need.
  2. Enter the matching values.
  3. Read the result straight away.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate percentage change?

Use (new value − old value) ÷ old value × 100. A positive result means an increase and a negative result means a decrease.

How do I find what percentage one number is of another?

Divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100. For example, 30 out of 120 is 30 ÷ 120 × 100 = 25%.

How do I work out 15% of a number?

Multiply the number by 15 and divide by 100. For example, 15% of 200 is 200 × 15 ÷ 100 = 30.

How do I calculate the price after a discount?

Final price = original price × (1 − discount ÷ 100). For example, 120 with a 25% discount is 120 × 0.75 = 90, so you save 30.