Add or Subtract a Percentage Calculator

This calculator allows you to increase or decrease any number by a percentage instantly.

It is commonly used in pricing, discounts, VAT calculations, salary adjustments, and financial planning.

Understanding how percentages affect values is essential for making accurate financial decisions.

Simply enter a base value and a percentage to calculate the adjusted result.

Calculate adjusted value

Understanding your result

The result shows the final value after applying the percentage change.

A positive percentage increases the value, while a negative percentage decreases it.

This makes it easy to calculate price increases, discounts, and financial adjustments.

How the calculation works

Formula: Base × (1 + Percentage ÷ 100)

The percentage is converted into a decimal and applied to the base value.

Where this is used

Examples

Example 1:
£100 + 20% = £120

Example 2:
£80 − 10% = £72

Example 3 (Business):
£50 product + 25% markup = £62.50

Example 4 (VAT):
£100 + 20% VAT = £120

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Frequently asked questions

How do I add a percentage?

Multiply by 1 plus the percentage.

How do I subtract a percentage?

Multiply by 1 minus the percentage.

Where is this used?

Pricing, VAT, discounts and financial calculations.