What This Calculator Does
This percent of a number calculator helps you find the value of a percentage applied to a number. It answers questions written as “X% of Y” (for example, 15% of 80).
It’s useful for everyday math like discounts, tips, tax, commissions, and splitting costs when you need a quick and accurate percentage result.
When Would You Use This Calculator?
- Calculating a discount amount (like 25% off a price)
- Finding a tip amount (like 18% of a restaurant bill)
- Estimating tax or fees as a percent of a total
- Calculating commission, profit margin portions, or allocations
- Quickly checking percentage-based math without doing it by hand
Common Questions This Calculator Can Answer
- What is 20% of 150?
- What is 12.5% of 240?
- How do I calculate a percent of a number?
- How do I calculate the discount amount from a percentage?
- What formula is used to calculate X% of Y?
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