Percentage Increase Calculator
Calculate percentage increase or decrease between two values with step-by-step solutions
Calculate Percentage Increase or Decrease
Enter the original value and new value to find the percentage change
The starting/initial value
The ending/final value
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Percentage Change
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Relative change
Absolute Change
Numerical difference
Multiplier
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Calculation Breakdown
Common Percentage Changes
| Change | Meaning | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| +100% | Doubled | 2x |
| +50% | Increased by half | 1.5x |
| +25% | Increased by quarter | 1.25x |
| 0% | No change | 1x |
| -25% | Decreased by quarter | 0.75x |
| -50% | Halved | 0.5x |
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About Percentage Increase Calculator
What is a Percentage Increase Calculator?
A percentage increase calculator determines how much a value has changed relative to its original amount, expressed as a percentage. This is essential for understanding growth, inflation, price changes, and many other real-world scenarios.
How to Calculate Percentage Increase
The Formula
Percentage Change = ((New Value - Original Value) / |Original Value|) × 100
- If the result is positive, it's a percentage increase
- If the result is negative, it's a percentage decrease
Step-by-Step Process
- Find the difference: Subtract the original value from the new value
- Divide by original: Divide the difference by the absolute value of the original
- Convert to percentage: Multiply by 100
Example Calculation
If a product price increased from $50 to $75:
- Difference = $75 - $50 = $25
- Divide: $25 ÷ $50 = 0.5
- Percentage: 0.5 × 100 = 50% increase
Common Applications
Financial
- Investment returns: Calculate portfolio growth
- Salary increases: Determine raise percentages
- Price inflation: Track cost of living changes
- Sales growth: Measure business performance
Academic
- Grade improvement: Track academic progress
- Test score changes: Compare performance over time
Business
- Revenue growth: Measure year-over-year changes
- Customer growth: Track user acquisition
- Profit margins: Analyze profitability changes
Understanding the Results
| Change Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Positive % | Value increased |
| Negative % | Value decreased |
| 0% | No change |
| 100% | Value doubled |
| -50% | Value halved |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between percentage increase and percentage difference?
Percentage increase compares a new value to an original value (directional), while percentage difference compares two values symmetrically without regard to which came first.
Can percentage decrease be more than 100%?
No, percentage decrease is capped at 100% (when the new value reaches zero). However, percentage increase has no upper limit.
How do I calculate the original value from a percentage increase?
Use: Original Value = New Value / (1 + Percentage/100)
How do I calculate the new value from a percentage increase?
Use: New Value = Original Value × (1 + Percentage/100)
Tip: This calculator automatically determines whether the change is an increase or decrease and displays the result with the appropriate sign.