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Percentage calculator

X% of Y, percentage change, discounts.

What is X% of Y?

X is what percent of Y?

Percentage change from X to Y

Add or subtract a percentage

Four percentage calculators in one

  1. What is X% of Y? Multiply Y by X and divide by 100. Example: 15% of 80 = 80 × 15 / 100 = 12.
  2. X is what percent of Y? Divide X by Y and multiply by 100. Example: 30 is 25% of 120.
  3. Percentage change. Subtract the old value from the new one, divide by the old value and multiply by 100. Example: from 50 to 65 is a 30% increase.
  4. Add or subtract a percentage. Multiply by (1 + X/100) to add or by (1 − X/100) to subtract. Example: a price of 200 with a 25% discount is 150; with 16% tax it is 232.

Everyday uses

Percentages are everywhere: discounts in stores, tips at restaurants, taxes, interest rates, exam grades, salary raises and statistics in the news. Knowing how to calculate them quickly helps you compare offers and avoid mistakes.

Common trap: a 50% increase followed by a 50% decrease does not bring you back to the start. 100 + 50% = 150, but 150 − 50% = 75.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate a discount?

Use the fourth calculator: type the price and the discount percentage. You will see the final price and how much you save.

What is the difference between percent and percentage points?

If an interest rate goes from 10% to 12%, it rose 2 percentage points, but that is a 20% increase relative to the original rate.

Can I use decimals?

Yes, all fields accept decimals and negative numbers.

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