1. What is Percentage Increase?

Percentage increase measures how much a quantity grows relative to its original value. It's commonly used in finance, economics, and general mathematics to express growth rates.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:

Where:

• Original Value — The starting amount before the increase
• Percentage — The rate of increase (e.g., 1.5 for 1.5%)

Example: For 1.5% increase from 150: 150 × (1 + 0.015) = 152.25

3. Practical Applications

Details: Percentage increases are used in salary raises, price adjustments, investment returns, population growth calculations, and many other real-world scenarios.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the original value and the percentage increase you want to calculate. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How is this different from percentage change?
A: Percentage increase calculates growth from an original value, while percentage change can be either increase or decrease.

Q2: Can I calculate multiple increases?
A: For consecutive increases, apply the formula multiple times or use compound growth formulas.

Q3: What if I want to decrease instead of increase?
A: Simply enter a negative percentage value (though this calculator expects positive values).

Q4: How precise are the calculations?
A: Results are rounded to 2 decimal places for currency values, but the underlying calculation is more precise.

Q5: Can I use this for large numbers?
A: Yes, the calculator works for any positive numbers, though extremely large values may lose some precision.