Percentage Calculator

Calculate percentages instantly with our free and accurate online percentage calculator. Easily find percentage increases, decreases, ratios, and totals in seconds — perfect for students, professionals, and everyday math.

How Our Age Calculator Works

Get precise results in three easy steps

1

Choose Calculation Type Select from:

  • Basic percentage (What is 20% of 50?)
  • Percentage ratio (What percent is 20 of 50?)
  • Percentage change (Increase or decrease from 40 to 60?)
2

Enter Your Values

Input your numbers clearly labeled for each type. The calculator automatically applies the right percentage formula.

3

Get Instant Results

See your percentage result with a full explanation, showing exactly how the formula was applied.

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Understanding Percentage Calculations

What Are Percentages?

Percentages express numbers as parts of 100 — a universal way to compare proportions. The word “percent” comes from the Latin per centum, meaning “by the hundred.” Percentages are essential in math, finance, and everyday decisions.

Common Use Cases:

  • Shopping discounts and sale price reductions
  • Calculating tips or tax amounts
  • Measuring business growth and profit margins
  • Tracking grade improvements or performance changes

Quick Reference Formulas

Basic Percentage
Result = (Percentage ÷ 100) × Value
Percentage Ratio
Percentage = (Part ÷ Whole) × 100
Percentage Change
Change = ((New - Old) ÷ Old) × 100

Frequently Asked Questions

It quickly finds percentages, percentage changes, and ratios — useful for finance, grades, discounts, and data analysis.

Use ((New - Old) ÷ Old) × 100. Example: From 50 to 75 = 50% increase.

Use ((Old - New) ÷ Old) × 100. Example: From 80 to 60 = 25% decrease.

Yes. Enter the discount percent and original price — it instantly calculates the sale price and savings.

Percentage = (Part ÷ Whole) × 100. Example: 30 of 120 = 25%.

Multiply the decimal by 100 and add the % symbol. Example: 0.8 → 80%.

Subtract the old value from the new, divide by the old value, and multiply by 100.

Yes. It’s perfect for interest rates, investment growth, and sales tax calculations.

Find 10% of a number by dividing by 10, then scale up or down. Example: 30% = 10% × 3.

Yes. It’s completely free, accurate, and available online anytime.