1. What is Percentage Increase?

Percentage increase measures how much a quantity has grown relative to its original value, expressed as a percentage of the original amount. It's commonly used in finance, economics, and general mathematics to track 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 Increase — The growth rate expressed as a percentage

Explanation: The formula converts the percentage to a decimal (by dividing by 100), adds 1 to represent the original amount plus the increase, then multiplies by the original value.

3. Practical Applications

Details: Percentage increases are used in salary raises, price adjustments, investment growth calculations, and performance measurements across various fields.

4. Using the Calculator

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

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How is this different from percentage change?
A: Percentage increase only measures growth from an original value, while percentage change can measure both increases and decreases.

Q2: What if I want to calculate multiple increases?
A: For sequential percentage increases, you would apply the formula repeatedly to each new value.

Q3: How do I calculate the original value from the new value?
A: You would use the formula: Original Value = New Value / (1 + Percentage Increase/100).

Q4: Can I use this for percentage decreases?
A: For decreases, you would use a negative percentage or use a dedicated percentage decrease calculator.

Q5: Why does 100% increase double the value?
A: Because 100% of the original value is added to itself (100% + 100% = 200%, or 2 times the original).