Percent to Goal Calculator
Calculate what percentage of your goal you have achieved and track your progress
Calculate Percent to Goal
The amount of progress you have made so far
The total amount you want to achieve
Progress Results
Enter your progress and goal to calculate percentage
Note: Goal value cannot be zero
Real-World Goal Examples
Savings Goal
$8,500 saved towards $15,500 car
You have saved 54.84% of your car fund goal
Weight Loss Goal
15 lbs lost towards 26 lb goal
You have achieved 57.69% of your weight loss target
Project Completion
20 tasks completed out of 400
You have completed 5% of the project tasks
Reading Challenge
440 pages read out of 1000
You have read 44% of your reading goal
Goal Setting Tips
Make your goals specific and measurable
Break large goals into smaller milestones
Track progress regularly to stay motivated
Celebrate milestones along the way
Adjust goals if needed based on progress
Progress Milestones
Understanding Percent to Goal
What is Percent to Goal?
Percent to goal is a measurement that shows what percentage of your target objective you have already achieved. It's a simple but powerful way to track progress and stay motivated while working towards any measurable goal.
The Formula
Percentage = (Progress ÷ Goal) × 100%
- •Progress: Current amount achieved towards your goal
- •Goal: Total target amount you want to achieve
Why Track Percent to Goal?
Motivation & Accountability
Seeing your progress as a percentage provides clear motivation and helps you stay accountable to your commitments by making abstract goals concrete and measurable.
Progress Visualization
Percentages make it easy to visualize how far you've come and how much is left, helping you adjust strategies and maintain momentum.
Goal Comparison
Compare progress across different goals regardless of their scale or units, making it easier to prioritize and allocate resources effectively.
Common Applications
Financial Goals
Track savings, debt payoff, investment targets, or fundraising campaigns.
Health & Fitness
Monitor weight loss, exercise milestones, step counts, or nutrition goals.
Project Management
Measure task completion, milestone achievement, or deliverable progress.
Learning Goals
Track study hours, reading progress, skill development, or course completion.
Detailed Calculation Example
Car Savings Goal Example
Step 1: Divide progress by goal: 8,500 ÷ 15,500 = 0.5484
Step 2: Multiply by 100: 0.5484 × 100 = 54.84%
Result: You have saved 54.84% of your car fund goal