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Percentage Calculator: Master Percentage Calculations

Learn how to calculate percentages, percentage changes, and practical applications in everyday life and business.

2025-01-074 min

Understanding Percentages

A percentage is a number expressed as a fraction of 100. The word "percent" comes from Latin "per centum" meaning "by the hundred."

Common Percentage Calculations

What is X% of Y?

Formula: (X/100) × Y

Example: 20% of 150 = (20/100) × 150 = 30

X is what percent of Y?

Formula: (X/Y) × 100

Example: 30 is what % of 150? (30/150) × 100 = 20%

Percentage Change

Formula: ((New - Old) / Old) × 100

Example: 100 to 120 = ((120-100)/100) × 100 = 20% increase

Real-World Applications

Shopping Discounts

Original: $80, Discount: 25%

Sale Price = $80 × (1 - 0.25) = $60

Tips at Restaurants

Bill: $50, Tip: 18%

Tip Amount = $50 × 0.18 = $9

Tax Calculations

Price: $100, Tax: 8.5%

Total = $100 × (1 + 0.085) = $108.50

Investment Returns

Initial: $1000, Return: 7%

Final = $1000 × 1.07 = $1070

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing percentage points with percentages
  • Forgetting to convert to decimal
  • Wrong base for percentage change
  • Not considering compound effects
  • Our Percentage Calculator

  • All common percentage calculations
  • Percentage increase/decrease
  • Clear result display
  • Multiple calculation modes
  • Mobile-friendly interface