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Percentage Calculator

Calculate percentages, increases, decreases, and differences

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How to Use

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Enter Your Values

Fill in the input fields with your numbers or parameters.

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Results update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.

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Why Use This Tool

100% Free

No hidden costs, no premium tiers — every feature is free.

No Installation

Runs entirely in your browser. No software to download or install.

Private & Secure

Your data never leaves your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

Works on Mobile

Fully responsive — use on your phone, tablet, or desktop.

Financial Education

Percentages are everywhere in personal finance — from sales tax and discounts to interest rates and investment returns. Mastering percentage calculations helps you make better financial decisions daily.

Key Concepts

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Percentage Change

Understanding how to calculate percentage increases and decreases helps you evaluate investment returns, salary raises, and price changes accurately.

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Markup vs. Margin

Markup is the percentage added to cost to get the selling price. Margin is the percentage of the selling price that is profit. A 50% markup equals a 33.3% margin.

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Compounding Percentages

A 50% gain followed by a 50% loss doesn't return you to breakeven — it leaves you at 75% of your original amount. Percentage gains and losses are not symmetric.

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Basis Points

In finance, 1 basis point equals 0.01%. A rate change from 4.50% to 4.75% is a 25 basis point increase. This precision matters for large sums.

Practical Tips

When comparing discounts, convert everything to the actual dollar amount saved — a 20% discount on a $50 item saves more than a 30% discount on a $30 item.

Remember that percentage returns on investments must be evaluated alongside the time period and risk involved.

Use percentage calculations to quickly assess whether a bulk purchase actually saves money compared to buying individual items.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions