Percentage Calculator
Four common percentage calculations, all on one page.
Quick answer: The Percentage Calculator answers four questions: what is X percent of Y, X is what percent of Y, what is the percentage increase or decrease between two numbers, and what is an amount after adding or subtracting a percentage.
What is X% of Y?
X is what percent of Y?
Percentage increase or decrease
Add or subtract a percentage (discount, tax, markup)
How to use Percentage Calculator
- Pick the calculation that matches your question.
- Enter the two numbers.
- The answer appears instantly.
Features
- Percent of a number
- What percent one number is of another
- Percentage increase and decrease
- Add or subtract a percentage for discount and tax
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate a percentage of a number?
Multiply the number by the percentage and divide by 100. For example 15% of 2000 is 2000 x 15 / 100 = 300.
How do I calculate percentage increase?
Subtract the old value from the new value, divide by the old value and multiply by 100.
How do I find a discounted price?
Use the last calculator: enter the price and the discount percent, and read the amount after subtracting the percentage.
How do I find what percent one number is of another?
Divide the first number by the second and multiply by 100.