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Percentage Calculator

Work out percentages and ratios quickly.

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What is X% of Y?

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Formula: (X / 100) x Y

X is what percent of Y?

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Formula: (X / Y) x 100

Percentage change from X to Y

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Formula: ((Y - X) / |X|) x 100. The original value X cannot be zero.

About the Percentage Calculator

Answer the most common percentage questions instantly: what X% of Y is, and what percent X is of Y.

Handy for discounts, tips, tax, grades and everyday quick math.

Both answers update live as you type, so you can compare figures quickly without opening a calculator app.

Key features

  • Two calculators in one place
  • Live results as you type
  • Clear, accurate answers
  • Free and completely private

How to use

  1. 1Enter the two numbers.
  2. 2Results calculate automatically as you type.
  3. 3Read the percent-of, ratio and X-to-Y percentage-change results.

Examples

Percentage of a number
Input: 15% of 500
Output: 75

15% is 0.15, and 0.15 x 500 is 75.

Percentage change
Input: From 200 to 250
Output: 25% increase

The 50 rise is divided by the original 200 to get 25%.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find what X% of Y is?
Multiply Y by X and divide by 100. For example, 20% of 150 is 150 x 20 / 100 = 30. The tool does this instantly.
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 out of 150 is 30 / 150 x 100 = 20%.
Can it handle decimals?
Yes. You can enter decimal values and the results are shown with sensible precision.

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