Track Your Growth
Raw numbers don't always tell the full story. If a company's revenue goes up by $10,000, that sounds great! But if they are a billion-dollar company, that increase is statistically zero. Calculating the percentage increase gives you the true context of growth.
Perfect for Salary Negotiations
If you are asking for a raise, or evaluating a new job offer, knowing the exact percentage increase of your salary is a crucial negotiating tactic. Simply enter your current salary as the "From" value and the proposed salary as the "To" value.
Frequently Asked Questions
First, find the difference between the two numbers (New Value - Old Value). Then, divide that difference by the Old Value. Finally, multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
It is most commonly used in business to track growth. For example, if you made $1,000 last month and $1,500 this month, you had a 50% revenue increase.
Yes! If a value doubles, that is a 100% increase. If it triples, that is a 200% increase.