Calculate Percentage Increase
What Is Percentage Increase?
Percentage increase is the ratio of how much a value has grown compared to its original amount, expressed as a percent. It's commonly used in finance, pricing, academics, and more.
Percentage Increase = ((New - Original) / Original) × 100
Example Calculations
- From 100 to 120 → 20% increase
- From 60 to 90 → 50% increase
- From 40 to 50 → 25% increase
FAQs
Can the percentage increase be negative? – No, a negative result would be a percentage decrease.
Is there a fast way to do this in your head? – Estimate the difference and divide by the original value.