Percentage Increase Calculator
Calculate the percentage increase between two numbers. Perfect for tracking growth rates, price increases, salary raises, and more.
What is Percentage Increase?
Percentage increase measures how much a value has grown relative to its original value. It's expressed as a percentage and shows the proportional increase between two numbers.
This calculator is useful for tracking growth in sales, prices, salaries, populations, investments, and any situation where you want to measure positive change over time.
How to Use the Percentage Increase Calculator
- Enter original value: Input the starting or original value.
- Enter new value: Input the final or new value (must be greater than original).
- Calculate: Click "Calculate Increase" to see the percentage increase and absolute increase.
Common Use Cases
Salary Increases
Calculate the percentage increase when you receive a raise. Example: £30,000 to £33,000 = 10% increase.
Price Increases
Track how much prices have increased. Example: £100 to £120 = 20% increase.
Growth Rates
Measure business growth, population growth, or investment returns over time.
Performance Metrics
Track improvements in sales, revenue, or other business metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the new value is less than the original?
This calculator is for increases only. If the new value is less, you have a decrease. Use the Percentage Change Calculator for decreases.
How is percentage increase calculated?
Percentage increase = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) × 100. This gives you the percentage by which the value has increased.
What's the difference between percentage increase and absolute increase?
Percentage increase shows the relative change as a percentage, while absolute increase shows the actual numerical difference between the two values.
Can I use this for negative numbers?
Yes, but the new value must still be greater than the original value for it to be an increase. For example, -100 to -50 is a 50% increase.
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