How to Calculate Percentage Increase

Overview

Percentage increase measures how much a quantity has grown in terms of a percentage relative to its original amount.

Formula

Percentage Increase = ((New Amount – Original Amount) / Original Amount) × 100

Example

If a product price goes from $100 to $120:

• Original Amount = 100
• New Amount = 120
• Percentage Increase = ((120 – 100) / 100) × 100 = 20%

Calculator

Original Amount: New Amount: Calculate Percentage Increase

FAQ

1. Is percentage increase always positive?

Yes. If the new amount is lower than the original, you’d have a percent change that’s negative, indicating a decrease.

2. How does this help with budgeting?

If your monthly expenses increased from $500 to $600, you can see a 20% rise in costs. It helps identify areas to reduce spending.

3. Related calculators?

You might also need our Percentage Calculator to see what fraction one number is of another.