Percentage Calculator — X% of Y, What % of, Reverse %, % Change
Calculations
Find X% of Y
Tips, discounts, VAT, markups—enter a percent and a base.
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What percent is A of B?
Great for test scores, statistics, ratios, tax rates.
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Reverse a Percentage (Find the Original Number)
If A is B% of the original, what was the original?
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Percent Increase/Decrease
Percent change = (New − Old) ÷ Old × 100.
Quick Reference
- X% of Y →
(X / 100) × Y
- What % is A of B →
(A / B) × 100
- Reverse % (“A is B% of what?”) →
A ÷ (B / 100)
- % Change →
((New − Old) / Old) × 100
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate percent increase or decrease?
Use: (New − Old) ÷ Old × 100
. Positive means increase; negative means decrease.
What’s the difference between “X% of Y” and “What percent is A of B”?
“X% of Y” multiplies Y by a percentage. “What percent is A of B” divides A by B and converts to a percentage.
Can I reverse a discount with this tool?
Yes. Use “A is B% of what?” to find the original price before a discount.
Are my inputs private?
Absolutely. Everything runs locally in your browser—no uploads.