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Work out percentages in plain sentences: X% of Y, X as a percent of Y and more.

Percentages

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Exact answers

  • Decimal arithmetic: Numbers are calculated as decimals, not binary floating point, so 0.1 + 0.2 gives 0.3. Long results are rounded to six decimal places and marked as rounded.
  • Comma or dot: Type 12,5 or 12.5. Where a number could be read two ways, such as 1.234, the page shows how it read it and offers the other reading.
  • The working shown: Under each answer is the formula with your numbers, so you can check it or redo it on paper.

Frequently asked questions

How is X percent of Y worked out?

Multiply Y by X and divide by 100: 15 % of 80 is 80 × 15 ÷ 100 = 12.

Can I type the question in the search?

Yes. Questions like "15% of 80" or "80 to 95 in percent" are answered in the search, and the answer opens here with your numbers filled in.

What is the difference between percent and percentage points?

Points compare two percentages directly: from 10 % to 12 % is 2 points. In percent the same step is an increase of 20 %.