Percentage Calculator

Use this free percentage calculator for X% of Y, percent change, increases, decreases, discounts, marks, tax, and quick comparisons online.

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20% of 150 = 30.00

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What this tool does

Calculate percentages: X% of Y, what % is X of Y, percentage increase or decrease.

Use the three calculation modes to find X percent of Y, determine what percentage one value is of another, or measure the percent change between two numbers. Results update immediately as the inputs change.

Key features

  • Find X% of Y for discounts, tax, marks, commissions, and tips
  • Calculate what percent one number is of another for ratios and comparisons
  • Measure percentage increase or decrease between an original and new value
  • Instant recalculation makes it easy to compare several scenarios
  • Responsive controls work in a phone, tablet, or desktop browser

Common use cases

  • Checking a sale discount or the percentage portion of an invoice
  • Comparing old and new prices, revenue, costs, or investment values
  • Converting a score into a percentage for marks and assessments
  • Measuring profit, loss, tax, or budget changes before moving figures into a spreadsheet

Things to know

  • A zero original value has no conventional percentage-change result, so the tool returns zero
  • Results follow standard arithmetic and may not include domain-specific rounding, fees, or tax rules
  • For financial or legal decisions, verify the inputs and any rules that apply to your situation
Privacy & local processing
All percentage calculations run in your browser. The numbers you enter are not sent to WebToolsLabs or saved to an account.

How to use Percentage Calculator

  1. 01

    Choose X% of Y, X is what % of Y, or percentage change.

  2. 02

    Enter the two numbers for your calculation.

  3. 03

    Read the result instantly and adjust either value to compare another scenario.

Frequently asked questions

What can I calculate with this percentage calculator?
You can find X% of Y, determine what percent one number is of another, and calculate percentage change.
How do I calculate X percent of Y?
Choose X% of Y, enter the percentage as X and the base number as Y, and the result appears immediately.
Can I calculate percentage increase and decrease?
Yes. Percentage change shows a positive result for an increase and a negative result for a decrease.
Can I calculate what percent one number is of another?
Yes. Choose X is what % of Y and enter both values.
Is this calculator free?
Yes. It is free, browser-based, and requires no signup.
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