Understanding Life's Numbers

Percent Calculator

Easily calculate various ratios and percentages

Ratio Calculation (What % is A of B?)

Result

25%

25 is 100 of 25%

Calculate what percentage a number represents of a total.

Ex: If profit is $200 out of $1000 revenue → 200 ÷ 1000 × 100 = 20%

Use cases: Test score ratios, reverse discount calculation, profit margins

Percent Value (What is B% of A?)

Result

100

500 of 20% = 100

Calculate the value of a specific percentage of a total.

Ex: 20% of $3000 salary → 3000 × 0.2 = $600

Use cases: Discount amounts, tax calculation, tip calculation, savings goals

Percent Change (What % change from A to B?)

Change Rate

+25%

80100 = Increase 25.00%

Calculate the percentage change between two numbers.

Ex: Stock $100 → $120 = (120-100) ÷ 100 × 100 = 20% increase

Use cases: Stock price changes, sales growth, weight changes, inflation rates

Apply Change (A with B% increase/decrease?)

Result

1,150

1,000 × (1 + 15%) = 1,150

Calculate the result of applying a percentage increase or decrease.

Ex: $1000 with 15% increase → 1000 × (1 + 0.15) = $1150

Use cases: Salary raises, discount prices, interest calculation, tax-inclusive prices

Proportion Equation (a : b = c : d)

Leave the value you want to find empty

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3 : 5 = 12 : ?

Solve for the unknown in proportion a : b = c : d. (a × d = b × c)

Ex: 3 : 5 = 12 : ? → 5 × 12 ÷ 3 = 20

Use cases: Recipe scaling, map scales, currency conversion, concentration calculations