Analysis calculator

Percentage Change Calculator

Compare an old value with a new value. Enter your values below and get a clear result immediately.

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Enter your values

Runs in your browser
FormulaPercentage change = ((new − old) ÷ old) × 100
How it works

Understand the calculation

Best for comparing a before-and-after value where the earlier value is the reference point.

PercentWise performs the arithmetic directly in your browser and shows a readable result without sending the numbers you enter to a server. The formula above is the core relationship used for this calculator.

Example120 to 150

25% increase

Example200 to 150

25% decrease

Using the result

Check that the values you enter use the same units and that the reference value matches the question you are trying to answer. Different percentage formulas can look similar while using different denominators, so choosing the right calculator matters.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

The new value is lower than the old value.

Yes, when the size of the increase is larger than the original value.

Percentage change from zero is undefined.