Percentage Increase Calculator
Need to find out how much a value has grown in percentage terms? This percentage increase calculator quickly shows the rise from an original value to a new value as a percentage, making it easy to understand growth in prices, salaries, or any numbers.
How to use the percentage increase calculator
This calculator helps you quickly determine the percentage increase between two values. Simply enter:
- Initial Value – the starting number
- Final Value – the new or updated number
- Percentage Change – shows how much the value has increased (calculated live)
As soon as you enter the values, the result will appear instantly — no clicks required.
Example:
- Initial: 100
- Final: 135
- Result: 35% increase
The tool automatically uses the formula:
Percentage Increase = ((Final - Initial) / Initial) × 100
What is a percentage increase?
A percentage increase shows how much a number has grown in proportion to its original value. It’s a common way to express growth, gain, or markup in fields like finance, business, education, and daily life.
For example, if your salary went from $3,000 to $3,300, that’s a 10% increase.
Why this calculator is useful in daily life
- Measure price increases of products or services
- Analyze salary raises or income growth
- Track business revenue growth
- Understand weight gain, test score improvements, and more
- Use in financial reports, budgeting, or investment growth calculations
It’s a fast, accurate tool that helps you avoid manual percentage formulas or spreadsheet functions.
Does it work instantly?
Yes. As you enter or change any number, the percentage increase is updated live — no need to click anything.
What happens if final value is lower than initial?
The result will show a negative percentage, meaning a decrease, not an increase. If you’re looking to measure both increase and decrease, this tool still works perfectly.
Can I use decimals or currency values?
Yes. You can enter values with decimals (e.g., 125.75 to 150.30), and the calculator will handle them accurately. You can also use the tool for currency amounts, though the result will always be in percentage.