Percentage Increase Calculator
Calculate the percentage increase between two values instantly. Perfect for analyzing growth, price increases, salary raises, and financial changes.
Percentage Increase Calculator
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the original value and the new (increased) value. The calculator will compute the percentage increase and show the absolute increase amount. Formula: ((New – Original) / Original) ร 100.
Understanding Percentage Increase
Percentage increase shows how much a value has grown relative to its original amount. It’s expressed as a percentage of the original value. For example, if a price increases from $100 to $150, that’s a 50% increase.
Common Applications
Used for calculating salary raises, price increases, revenue growth, population growth, inflation rates, investment returns, website traffic growth, sales increases, and any scenario where you need to measure positive change.
Formula Explained
Percentage Increase = ((New Value – Original Value) / Original Value) ร 100. The numerator gives the absolute increase, dividing by the original gives the proportion, and multiplying by 100 converts to percentage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can percentage increase be over 100%? A: Yes, if the new value is more than double the original. Q: What if values are negative? A: Calculator still works, interpret results accordingly. Q: Is this the same as markup? A: Similar concept, both measure relative increase.