Percentage Change Calculator

Enter an original value and a new value to calculate percent change — see whether it is an increase or decrease, the percentage, and the absolute difference instantly.

  • Free to Use
  • No Signup
  • Privacy Friendly

How to calculate percent change

  1. 1

    Enter original value

    Type the starting amount — old price, previous score, or baseline metric.

  2. 2

    Enter new value

    Type the updated amount to compare against the original.

  3. 3

    Read percent change

    See the percentage increase or decrease plus the absolute dollar or unit difference.

Percent change formula

% change = ((new − old) ÷ old) × 100
absolute change = new − old

Example: 80 → 100 = +25% increase (absolute change +20)

Why Use This Tool?

  • Increase & Decrease

    Positive percent for growth, negative for decline.

  • Absolute Diff

    See both percentage and raw dollar or unit change.

  • Finance Ready

    Track stock moves, sales growth, and price changes.

  • Private

    Your numbers stay on the device.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the original value is zero?

Percent change from zero is undefined (division by zero). Enter a non-zero original value.

Is a drop shown as negative?

Yes. Decreases show negative percent change — e.g. 100 → 80 = −20%.

How is this different from percentage calculator?

This tool compares two values over time. The percentage calculator handles "X% of Y" and other modes.

Can I use this for stock returns?

Yes. Enter purchase price as original and current price as new for percent gain or loss.

Is this percentage change calculator free?

Yes. Unlimited calculations with no signup.

Percentage Change Calculator — TetraKits

Growth Rates Without Spreadsheet Formulas

Sales reports, investment returns, and grade improvements all ask "what percent did this change?" — but the ((new − old) ÷ old) × 100 formula is easy to invert. Enter both values and read the answer instantly.