Percentage Calculator
Calculate percentages, percentage change, and percentage of a number.
Last updated: June 13, 2026
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How to Use This Calculator
- 1Select your calculation type: "What is X% of Y?", "X is what % of Y?", or "Percentage Change".
- 2Enter your two values.
- 3View the result with the formula shown step by step.
Formula Explanation
Percentages represent parts per hundred. This calculator handles three common percentage operations.
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Worked Examples
What is 25% of 200?
- 1. 25 ÷ 100 = 0.25
- 2. 0.25 × 200 = 50
15 is what % of 75?
- 1. 15 ÷ 75 = 0.2
- 2. 0.2 × 100 = 20%
Why Use This Calculator
- Three calculation modes in one tool.
- Shows the formula and steps for learning.
- Works with decimals for precise calculations.
- Instant results as you type.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use percentage change for comparing prices, salaries, or stock values over time.
- To find a percentage increase, the base number is always the original (older) value.
- Moving from 50 to 75 is a 50% increase, but moving from 75 to 50 is a 33.3% decrease — percentages are not symmetric.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Using the wrong base when calculating percentage change.
✅ Always divide by the ORIGINAL value. Going from $100 to $150 is a 50% increase ($50/$100), not 33%.
❌ Adding percentages directly.
✅ A 50% increase followed by a 50% decrease does NOT bring you back to the original. $100 → $150 → $75.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is 0% of any number?
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