1. What is Percentage Increase?

Percentage increase measures how much a quantity grows relative to its original value, expressed as a percentage. It's commonly used in finance, statistics, and everyday calculations to track growth or expansion.

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

Example: Increasing 30 by 10% would be calculated as: 30 × (1 + 10/100) = 33

3. Practical Applications

Details: Percentage increases are used in salary raises, price adjustments, investment growth, statistical analysis, and many other areas where relative growth needs to be measured.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the original value and the percentage increase you want to apply. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will show both the new value and the amount of 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?
A: Yes, by entering a negative percentage (though this calculator is designed for positive increases).

Q3: What's the difference between percentage increase and compound growth?
A: Percentage increase is a one-time calculation, while compound growth applies the percentage repeatedly over periods.

Q4: How do I reverse a percentage increase?
A: To find the original value before an increase, divide the new value by (1 + percentage/100).

Q5: Why is my result slightly different when calculating manually?
A: This calculator uses precise decimal arithmetic, while manual calculations might involve rounding at intermediate steps.