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Percentage change calculator

Measure the percentage increase or decrease between two non-negative values.

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Adjust the example inputs, then select Calculate change.

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About this tool

Compare a positive starting value with a new value to measure its change. The result shows both the absolute difference and the percentage increase or decrease from the starting point.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Enter a starting value greater than zero.

  2. 2

    Enter the new value, which may be zero.

  3. 3

    Calculate the signed difference and percentage change.

Questions, answered

Why can the starting value not be zero?

Percentage change divides the difference by the starting value. A zero starting value makes that calculation undefined.

Is percentage change symmetric?

No. An increase from 80 to 100 is 25%, while a decrease from 100 to 80 is 20%, because the starting value changes.