Difference in Percentage Calculator

Calculate the difference in percentage between two values. Perfect for UK financial analysis, performance comparisons, and statistical calculations.

What is a Difference in Percentage Calculator?

A difference in percentage calculator calculates the percentage difference between two values. This is useful for UK financial analysis, comparing performance metrics, analysing data changes, and understanding relative differences between numbers.

The calculator uses the average of the two values as the reference point, providing a standardised way to express the difference as a percentage. This is particularly useful when comparing values of different magnitudes.

How to Use the Difference in Percentage Calculator

  1. Enter first value: Input the first number you want to compare.
  2. Enter second value: Input the second number you want to compare.
  3. Calculate: Click "Calculate Difference" to see the absolute difference and percentage difference.

Examples

Example 1: Sales Comparison

Compare sales of £50,000 and £60,000. The absolute difference is £10,000, and the percentage difference is 18.18% (using the average of £55,000 as the reference).

Example 2: Performance Metrics

Compare performance scores of 85 and 95. The absolute difference is 10, and the percentage difference is 11.11%.

Example 3: Financial Values

Compare investment values of £1,000 and £1,200. The absolute difference is £200, and the percentage difference is 18.18%.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is percentage difference calculated?

Percentage difference = (Absolute Difference / Average of the two values) × 100. This method uses the average as the reference point, making it useful for comparing values of different sizes.

What's the difference between percentage difference and percentage change?

Percentage difference compares two values using their average as the reference. Percentage change compares a new value to an original value. Use our Percentage Change Calculator for change calculations.

Can I use this for UK financial comparisons?

Yes! This calculator is perfect for comparing UK financial values, sales figures, performance metrics, and any numerical comparisons where you need to understand the relative difference.

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