Percentage Change Calculator

Calculate the percentage increase or decrease between two numbers, like an old and new price or salary. Instant, simple and free online.

% of
= 25
is what % of
= 25%
→
= +25% · difference 50 · 1.25× the original

How to use Percentage Change Calculator

  1. Enter the old value and the new value.
  2. Read the percentage increase or decrease, plus the difference.

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Questions

How is percentage change calculated?

(new − old) ÷ old × 100. From 200 to 250 is +25%; from 250 back to 200 is −20%.

Why isn't the change back the same percentage?

Because each change is measured against a different starting value.

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