Percentage Increase Calculator
Calculate percentage increase from initial to final values with detailed explanations
Calculate Percentage Increase
The original value before the increase
The value after the increase
Percentage Increase Results
Calculation Steps:
Formula: % increase = ((final - initial) ÷ |initial|) × 100
Step 1: Difference = 0 - 0 = 0
Step 2: Relative change = 0 ÷ 0 = 0
Step 3: Percentage = 0 × 100 = 0.00%
Analysis:
Example Calculation
Investment Example: An investment increases from $1,250 to $1,445
• Initial value: $1,250
• Final value: $1,445
• Difference: $1,445 - $1,250 = $195
• Percentage increase: ($195 ÷ $1,250) × 100 = 15.6%
Formula Reference
Percentage Increase
Where:
• final = ending value
• initial = starting value
• |initial| = absolute value of initial
Quick Tips
Positive result means increase
Negative result means decrease
Cannot calculate from zero initial value
100% increase means doubling
Understanding Percentage Increase
What is Percentage Increase?
Percentage increase measures how much a value has grown relative to its original amount. It's expressed as a percentage of the original value, making it easier to compare changes across different scales.
Why Use Percentage Increase?
- •Compare growth across different values
- •Standardize measurements for analysis
- •Track performance and growth rates
- •Make relative comparisons meaningful
Real-World Applications
Business & Finance
Revenue growth, profit margins, investment returns
Economics
Inflation rates, salary increases, GDP growth
Science
Population growth, reaction rates, measurements
Education
Grade improvements, test score analysis
Common Examples
Investment Growth
Initial: $1,000
Final: $1,150
Increase: 15%
Salary Raise
Old: $50,000
New: $53,000
Increase: 6%
Population Growth
2020: 1,000,000
2025: 1,080,000
Increase: 8%