Percentage Calculator

Three ways to calculate percentages โ€” all in one place, instantly.

What is X% of Y?

%
of
20% of 150 =
30

X is what percent of Y?

out of
45 is 22.5% of 200
22.5%

Percentage Change

โ†’
Change from 80 to 100
+25%
Increase

X% more/less than Y

%
15% more than 200 =
230

How to Calculate Percentages

What is X% of Y? Multiply Y by X and divide by 100. Example: 20% of 150 = 150 ร— 0.20 = 30.

X is what % of Y? Divide X by Y and multiply by 100. Example: 45 is what % of 200? = (45/200) ร— 100 = 22.5%.

Percentage change: ((New โˆ’ Old) / Old) ร— 100. A positive result is an increase; negative is a decrease.

Percentage FAQ

How do I calculate a percentage on a test?
Divide your score by the total possible points, then multiply by 100. For example, 38 out of 50 = (38/50) ร— 100 = 76%. Use Calculator 2 above to do this instantly.
How do I calculate a percentage discount?
Use Calculator 1. Enter the discount percentage and the original price. For example, 25% of $80 = $20 off, meaning the sale price is $60. Or use Calculator 4 to find "25% less than $80" directly.
What is percentage increase vs. percentage difference?
Percentage increase/decrease compares a new value to an original: ((New-Old)/Old)ร—100. Percentage difference compares two values without a reference direction: (|A-B| / ((A+B)/2)) ร— 100. Use percentage change when tracking growth over time.