Percent Change Calculator
Calculate the percentage change between two values to determine the increase or decrease.
Percent Change:
50% increase
Understanding Percent Change
Percent change measures the relative change between two values, expressed as a percentage. It's commonly used in:
- Financial analysis (price changes, market growth)
- Population studies (demographic changes)
- Scientific research (experimental results)
- Business metrics (sales growth, market share)
Formula
Percent Change = ((Final Value - Initial Value) / |Initial Value|) × 100
Interpreting Results
- Positive percentage: Indicates an increase
- Negative percentage: Indicates a decrease
- Zero percentage: No change