Percentage Calculator

What is X% of Y?

% of

X is what % of Y?

is what % of

Percentage change from X to Y

to

Increase / decrease X by Y%
How to use
  1. 1.

    All four calculation types are shown at once - find the one you need

  2. 2.

    Enter your values - the result updates instantly

Common uses
  • Calculating a discount or tax amount

  • Working out percentage change between two figures

  • Finding what percentage one number is of another

Frequently asked questions
What calculations does this support?

The tool covers four common scenarios: X% of Y, X as a percentage of Y, percentage change between two values, and increasing or decreasing a value by a percentage.


How is percentage change calculated?

Percentage change = ((new value − old value) / |old value|) × 100. A positive result is an increase; a negative result is a decrease.


Is my data sent to a server?

All calculations run locally in your browser. No data is transmitted anywhere.


Can I calculate percentage discounts?

Use the "decrease by %" calculation. Enter the original price and the discount percentage to see the final price.


What is the difference between percentage point and percent?

A percentage point is an absolute difference (from 10% to 15% is 5 percentage points). A percent change is relative (from 10% to 15% is a 50% increase). The two are commonly confused.