Percentage Increase Calculator
Calculate the percentage increase from one value to another. Essential for tracking growth, price changes, performance improvements, and more.
Percentage Increase Formula
| Formula | Description |
|---|---|
| ((New - Old) / Old) × 100 | Standard percentage increase |
| (New / Old - 1) × 100 | Alternative formula |
Percentage Increase Examples
| Original | New Value | % Increase |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $120 | 20% |
| 50 | 75 | 50% |
| 200 | 300 | 50% |
| 1,000 | 1,500 | 50% |
Implementation
``javascript
function percentageIncrease(original, newValue) {
if (original === 0) return newValue > 0 ? Infinity : 0;
return ((newValue - original) / original) * 100;
}
``
Common Applications
Percentage increase is used for salary raises, investment returns, sales growth, price inflation, population growth, and performance metrics.