1. What is Percentage Increase?

Percentage increase measures how much a quantity has grown relative to its original value, expressed as a percentage. It's commonly used in finance, economics, statistics, and everyday calculations.

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 rate of growth expressed as a percentage
• New Value — The resulting amount after the increase

Explanation: The formula calculates the increased amount by multiplying the original value by 1 plus the percentage increase (converted from percentage to decimal).

3. Practical Applications

Details: Percentage increase calculations are used in:

• Salary raises and wage increases
• Price adjustments and inflation calculations
• Investment growth and interest calculations
• Statistical data analysis
• Business performance metrics

4. Using the Calculator

Tips:

• Enter the original value (must be positive)
• Enter the percentage increase (can be zero or positive)
• The calculator will show the new value after the increase

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How is percentage increase different from percentage points?
A: Percentage increase is relative to the original value, while percentage points are absolute differences between percentages.

Q2: Can I calculate percentage decrease with this formula?
A: Yes, by entering a negative percentage (though this calculator only accepts positive values).

Q3: What if I want to calculate multiple increases?
A: You would apply the formula sequentially for each increase.

Q4: How does compounding work with percentage increases?
A: For compounding increases, you would raise the multiplier (1 + rate/100) to the power of the number of periods.

Q5: What's the difference between percentage increase and absolute increase?
A: Percentage increase is relative (%), while absolute increase is the simple numerical difference.