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Percentage Change Calculator

Calculate the percentage change between an old and new value — positive for increases, negative for decreases.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Percentage change

22%

An increase of 22%.

Change
330
Multiplier
1.22
Step-by-stepShow
  1. (1,830 − 1,500) ÷ |1,500| × 100 = 22%

About the Percentage Change Calculator

Calculate the percentage change between an old and new value — positive for increases, negative for decreases.

Also known as: percent change, change in percentage, growth percentage, percent difference over time.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter old value, new value.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Open “Step-by-step” to see how the answer was worked out.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

% change = (New − Old) ÷ |Old| × 100

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Old value = 1,500
  • New value = 1,830

the calculator returns:

  • Percentage change: 22%
  • Change: 330
  • Multiplier: 1.22

Working

  1. (1,830 − 1,500) ÷ |1,500| × 100 = 22%

Frequently asked questions

Is percentage change the same as percentage difference?

No. Percentage change measures change relative to the starting value (direction matters). Percentage difference compares two values relative to their average and is always positive.