1. What is a Percentage of Goal Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines what percentage a achieved value represents of a target goal value.

Purpose: It helps track progress toward goals in business, fitness, project management, and personal development.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• Achieved — The value you've currently reached (unitless)
• Goal — The target value you want to achieve (unitless)

Explanation: The achieved value is divided by the goal value, then multiplied by 100 to convert to a percentage.

3. Importance of Percentage Calculation

Details: Calculating percentages of goals helps measure progress, identify performance gaps, and motivate toward target completion.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the achieved value and goal value. Both must be positive numbers, and goal cannot be zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What does a percentage over 100% mean?
A: Values over 100% indicate you've exceeded your goal.

Q2: Can I use this for financial goals?
A: Yes, this works for any measurable goal (sales, savings, weight loss, etc.).

Q3: What if my goal is zero?
A: The calculator prevents division by zero as goals must be greater than zero.

Q4: How precise are the results?
A: Results show two decimal places for precise measurement.

Q5: Can I calculate remaining percentage?
A: Subtract the shown percentage from 100% to see remaining progress needed.