Decimal to Percent Converter

Convert decimals to percentages and vice versa with step-by-step explanations

Convert Decimal to Percentage

Enter any decimal number (e.g., 0.25, 1.5, 0.75)

Conversion Results

0%
Percentage
0/1
Fraction
0
Original Decimal

Common Decimal and Percentage Conversions

DecimalPercentageFraction
0.011%1/100
0.110%1/10
0.12512.5%1/8
0.220%1/5
0.2525%1/4
0.3333%33/100
0.550%1/2
0.7575%3/4
1.0100%1/1
1.5150%3/2

Quick Examples

Example 1: 0.25 to %

0.25 × 100 = 25%

Move decimal 2 places right

Example 2: 75% to decimal

75 ÷ 100 = 0.75

Move decimal 2 places left

Example 3: 1.5 to %

1.5 × 100 = 150%

Greater than 100% = over 1 whole

Conversion Tips

To convert decimal to %, multiply by 100

To convert % to decimal, divide by 100

Moving decimal point 2 places right = ×100

Moving decimal point 2 places left = ÷100

1 = 100%, 0.5 = 50%, 0.1 = 10%

Understanding Decimals and Percentages

What are Decimals?

Decimals are numbers expressed in the base-10 numeral system. They use a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. Each position after the decimal point represents a power of 10 (0.1, 0.01, 0.001, etc.).

What are Percentages?

Percentage means "per hundred" or "out of 100." It's a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. The symbol % represents this concept, where 1% = 1/100 = 0.01.

Why Convert?

  • Easier comparison and understanding of proportions
  • Common in business, finance, and statistics
  • Standard format for reporting data

Conversion Formulas

Decimal to Percentage

Percentage = Decimal × 100

Example: 0.45 × 100 = 45%

Percentage to Decimal

Decimal = Percentage ÷ 100

Example: 45% ÷ 100 = 0.45

Decimal Point Method

• To convert to %: Move decimal 2 places right

• To convert to decimal: Move decimal 2 places left

• Add zeros if needed: 0.5 → 50.0%