Percentage calculator
Three common percentage calculations, each with its own formula.
What is X% of Y?
X is what percentage of Y?
Percentage change between two values
Percentage calculator is a free tool that runs entirely in your browser, with no data ever sent to a server. Work out a percentage, a change over time, or the original value.
What it's for
Working out a discount, checking a price or measurement change, or quickly finding what proportion one number represents of another.
What this tool does not do
This tool only performs the calculation described above, without checking how you intend to use the result. There is no limit set by the tool itself : the only constraint is your device's memory.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate a percentage change by hand?
The formula is (new value minus old value) divided by the old value, multiplied by 100. A negative result signals a decrease.
Is my data sent to a server?
No : the numbers you type are processed entirely in your browser, on your device. They are never transmitted to a server.
Do I need to create an account or install anything?
No : the tool works directly on this page, with no sign-up and no install.
Similar tools
Length converter
Convert a length between metric and imperial units.
Color converter
Turn a color from HEX to RGB or HSL, in any direction.
MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 hash generator
Compute the MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-512 digest of a piece of text.
JSON formatter
Format, minify and validate JSON, with the exact line and column of each error.