Percentage Calculator
Three everyday percentage questions, answered live as you type. Plain-English sentences, a small visual, and exact math.
Common questions
How do I calculate X% of Y?
Multiply Y by X divided by 100. For example, 20% of 150 is 150 x 0.20 = 30.
How do I calculate what percent one number is of another?
Divide the part by the whole, then multiply by 100. For example, 30 out of 150 is 30 / 150 x 100 = 20%.
How is percentage change calculated?
Percentage change = (new - old) / |old| x 100. A positive result is an increase, a negative result is a decrease.
What if the whole or old value is zero?
Percent-of and percentage change need a non-zero base. The tool shows a friendly note and skips the percentage in that case.
How many decimal places do you show?
Answers are rounded to two decimal places. The math itself uses full precision.