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Percentage Calculator

Find a percentage of a number, work out what percentage one value is of another, or calculate an increase and decrease instantly.

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Results update automatically as you type.

Your result

30

150 × 20 ÷ 100

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Three simple steps

How to use the Percentage Calculator

  1. 01

    Choose the percentage calculation you need.

  2. 02

    Enter both values in the clearly labelled fields.

  3. 03

    Read the instant result and the formula used below it.

Worked example

What is 20% of €75?

Calculation75 × 20 ÷ 100
Result€15

The method

How it works

01

Percentage of a number

Multiply the number by the percentage and divide by 100. For example, 15% of 80 is 80 × 15 ÷ 100.

02

One number as a percentage

Divide the first value by the second, then multiply by 100. This shows the first value's share of the whole.

03

Percentage change

Subtract the original value from the new value, divide by the original value, then multiply by 100.

Helpful answers

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate a percentage of a number?

Multiply the number by the percentage, then divide the result by 100. Kitalva performs that calculation as soon as both values are entered.

Can the result be negative?

Yes. A negative input or a decrease below the original value can produce a negative result. The sign is kept so the result stays mathematically accurate.

What is the difference between percentage and percentage points?

Percentage change compares values proportionally. Percentage points describe the direct difference between two percentages, such as the change from 20% to 25% being 5 percentage points.