Percent Change Calculator

Calculate the percent increase or decrease between two numbers.

Interactive calculator
Result
Change
25
Percent change
25%
What it is

Percent change measures growth or shrinkage between two values — sales growth, price changes, weight loss, anything.

The formula

% change = (New − Old) ÷ Old × 100

Why it matters

Understanding percent change calculator helps you make a better-informed decision before you commit money or time.

Worked examples

Try the example

Use the defaults above as a starting point — then adjust the inputs to match your situation.

Common pitfalls
  • Double-check the units on every input — most errors come from mixing units.
  • Round at the end, not in the middle of the formula.

Frequently asked questions

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