Basic Percentage Calculator - What is X% of Y?
Help
Calculate the percentage value of a given number quickly and easily.
How to Use
- Enter the desired percentage (X) into the first input field.
- Enter your main number (Y) into the second input field.
- Optionally, check the "Round" box to round the result to two decimal places.
- The calculated result is shown instantly as you type.
- Click "Add to History" or press Enter to save your calculation.
How It Works
The Basic Percentage calculator uses this formula:
For example, to find 15% of 200, the calculator computes:
So the result is 30.
Practical Uses
- Finding sale discounts (e.g., 20% off an $80 product).
- Calculating taxes (e.g., 8% tax on a $250 item).
- Checking grades (e.g., 85% of total points).
- Measuring nutritional intake (e.g., 40% daily value).
- Determining tips at restaurants (e.g., 15% tip on a $60 bill).
- Calculating interest (e.g., 5% annual interest on a $1000 investment).
Need more percentage tools?
- Part-to-Whole Percentage
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Reverse a percentage to the original amount. - Percentage Change Calculator
Work out increases or decreases. - Tip & Split Calculator
Calculate tip, total & per‑person share.
Requirements and Important Information
- No installation required – works directly in your browser.
- Compatible with all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
- Calculations are performed locally – no data is sent to any server.
- Your calculation history is stored only on your device.
Each calculator stores up to 20 most recent calculations, automatically removing the oldest entries when this limit is reached. - Works offline after the initial page load.
- Supports both desktop and mobile devices.
- No account or login required.
Helpful Calculator Features
- Real-time calculations that update as you type.
- Copy results to clipboard with a single click.
- Calculation history that persists between sessions.
- Option to round results for cleaner numbers.
- Clear visual formulas to understand the math.
- Mobile-friendly interface that works on all devices.
- Dark mode support for comfortable viewing.
- Keyboard shortcuts for faster calculations.
Tips for Accurate Calculations
- Double-check input numbers for accuracy.
- Use decimal points for precision.
- Calculations update instantly as you type.
- When the Round checkbox is checked, numbers are rounded to 2 decimal places.