How to Calculate Percent Change?
Understanding how to calculate percentage change is essential for analyzing financial growth, population statistics, and discount savings. Our Percentage Change Calculator simplifies this process using the standard formula.
The Percent Change Formula
((New Value - Original Value) ÷ |Original Value|) × 100
For example, if a price increases from $50 to $75:
- Step 1: 75 - 50 = 25 (Difference)
- Step 2: 25 ÷ 50 = 0.5
- Step 3: 0.5 × 100 = 50% Increase
Why Use This Tool?
Whether you are a student, investor, or business owner, this tool provides:
- Accuracy: Precise calculation up to 2 decimal places.
- Analysis: Visual indicators for profit (increase) or loss (decrease).
- Reporting: Download your calculation history in PDF or CSV formats.