1. What is a Percentage Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines what percentage one value (part) is of another value (whole).

Purpose: It helps in various calculations from financial ratios to academic grading and statistical analysis.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• Part — The portion you want to find the percentage of (unitless)
• Whole — The total or reference amount (unitless)

Explanation: The part is divided by the whole to get a decimal value, which is then multiplied by 100 to convert it to a percentage.

3. Importance of Percentage Calculation

Details: Percentage calculations are fundamental in finance, statistics, science, and everyday life for comparing proportions.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both part and whole values (whole must be greater than 0). The result shows what percentage the part is of the whole.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if my part is larger than the whole?
A: The calculator will show a percentage greater than 100%, indicating the part exceeds the whole.

Q2: Can I use decimal numbers?
A: Yes, the calculator accepts decimal values for both part and whole.

Q3: What happens if I enter zero for the whole?
A: The calculation won't proceed as division by zero is undefined. Whole must be greater than zero.

Q4: How precise are the results?
A: Results are shown with 2 decimal places for most percentages.

Q5: Can this calculate percentage change?
A: No, this calculates what percentage one value is of another. For percentage change, use our Percentage Change Calculator.