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Percentage change calculator

Compare an old value with a new one to measure growth, decline, performance, price movement, or any other change.

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Percentage change25%

(100 − 80) ÷ 80 × 100

Difference20
THE SIMPLE METHOD

From question to answer in three moves.

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Enter the original value.

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Enter the new value.

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See the signed percentage change and difference.

CLEAR ANSWERS

Math without mystery.

What is the percentage change formula?+

Subtract the old value from the new value, divide the difference by the old value, then multiply by 100.

Why can’t the original value be zero?+

Percentage change divides by the original value, so a starting value of zero makes the standard formula undefined.

What does a negative result mean?+

A negative result means the new value is lower than the original value—a percentage decrease.