Percentage Increase Calculator
Quickly calculate the percentage increase between two values. Enter the initial and final values below.
Result
Percentage Increase
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Understanding Percentage Increase
Percentage increase is a way to express the extent to which a quantity has gained value relative to its original value. It's widely used in finance, statistics, and everyday life to understand growth or change over time.
Formula
The formula to calculate percentage increase is:
Percentage Increase = New Value - Original ValueOriginal Value × 100%For example, if a product's price increased from $20 to $25, the percentage increase is calculated as: ((25 - 20) / 20) * 100% = 25%. This means the price has increased by 25%.
Use Cases
- Tracking growth in sales, revenue, or profits in business.
- Calculating salary increases or investment returns.
- Analyzing population growth or changes in website traffic.
- Understanding price changes of goods and services.