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Percentage Change Calculator

Calculate the percentage change, increase, or decrease between two values. Shows formula and detailed breakdown.

Quick Examples

Enter both values above to see the percentage change.

Percentage Change Formula

Percentage change shows the relative difference between an old value and a new value:

Percentage Change = ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) × 100

📈 Positive Result = Increase

New value is higher than old value

Example: 50 → 75 = +50%

📉 Negative Result = Decrease

New value is lower than old value

Example: 100 → 80 = -20%

Step-by-Step Calculation

Let's calculate the percentage change from 200 to 250:

1

Find the difference

250 - 200 = 50
2

Divide by the original value

50 / 200 = 0.25
3

Multiply by 100

0.25 × 100 = 25%

Result: The value increased by 25%

Common Uses

💰 Finance

Track stock price changes, portfolio growth, revenue increases

🛒 Sales & Marketing

Measure conversion rate improvements, traffic growth

📊 Business Analytics

Compare quarter-over-quarter or year-over-year performance

💪 Health & Fitness

Track weight loss/gain, body fat percentage changes

Frequently Asked Questions