Percentage Calculator

Free percentage calculator — find X% of a number, what percent X is of Y, and percentage increase or decrease between two values.

The three percentage questions

  • X% of Y — multiply: Y × X/100. (18% of 2,500 = 450)
  • X is what % of Y — divide: X/Y × 100. (45 of 180 = 25%)
  • Percent change(new − old)/old × 100. Positive = increase, negative = decrease.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate X% of a number?

Multiply the number by X and divide by 100. For example, 18% of 2,500 = 2,500 × 18 ÷ 100 = 450. The first row of this calculator does it for you.

How do I calculate percentage increase or decrease?

Percent change = (new − old) ÷ old × 100. Going from 1,200 to 1,500 is (300 ÷ 1,200) × 100 = +25%. A negative result means a decrease.

How do I reverse a percentage?

To find the original value before an X% increase, divide by (1 + X/100). For example, if a price is ₹1,180 after adding 18%, the original was 1,180 ÷ 1.18 = ₹1,000.

Is this percentage calculator free?

Yes — free, instant and private. All three calculations run locally in your browser.

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