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Percent Change Calculator

Find the percentage increase or decrease from an old value to a new value. Nothing leaves your browser.

Result

How it works

Percent change = (new − old) ÷ |old| × 100. A positive result is an increase, a negative result is a decrease.

FAQ

How do I calculate percent change?

Subtract the old value from the new value, divide by the old value, then multiply by 100. From 80 to 100: (100 − 80) ÷ 80 × 100 = 25% increase.

Is percent change the same as percent difference?

No. Percent change compares to a starting value, so direction matters. Percent difference compares two values symmetrically.

Why can the starting value not be zero?

Dividing by zero is undefined, so percent change from 0 cannot be calculated.

What if the new value is lower?

The result is negative and shown as a percentage decrease. From 100 to 80 is a 20% decrease.

Is my data uploaded?

No. Everything is calculated in your browser and nothing is sent or stored.

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