How to Calculate Percentages
A percentage is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. The word "percent" means "per hundred." Our percentage calculator makes it easy to calculate percentages for everyday use.
Common Percentage Calculations
- What is X% of Y? - Multiply Y by X and divide by 100
- Percentage Increase - Add the percentage to the original number
- Percentage Decrease - Subtract the percentage from the original number
- Percentage Difference - Compare two numbers as a percentage
Popular Percentage Calculations
Real-World Uses
- Calculate tips and gratuities
- Figure out sales discounts and savings
- Determine tax amounts
- Calculate grade percentages
- Analyze business growth and changes
- Compare statistics and data