PERCENTAGE//CALCULATOR

X is what percent of Y?

Find what percentage one number is of another. Enter the part and the total to get the percentage instantly.

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The formula

(part ÷ total) × 100

You got 30 out of 150 questions right. Divide 30 by 150 to get 0.2, then multiply by 100 — that is 20%.

X is what % of Y questions

How do I work out what percentage one number is of another?

Divide the part by the total, then multiply by 100. 30 out of 150 = (30 ÷ 150) × 100 = 20%.

Which number goes on top?

The smaller part goes on top, the total on the bottom. Swapping them is the single most common mistake — 30 of 150 is 20%, but 150 of 30 is 500%.

What if the part is bigger than the total?

You get a result above 100%, which is valid. Selling 120 units against a target of 100 is 120% of target.