Increase by Percentage Calculator
Calculate the new value after increasing a number by a given percentage. Online calculator with formula.
Enter number to increase
By what percentage to increase
Calculation Formula
Add the percentage to the number
Calculation Examples
About Increase by Percentage Calculator
The calculator helps find the new value after increasing the original number by a given percentage. Useful for calculating growth, price increases, salary indexing.
Use for forecasting growth, calculating inflation, planning salary or price increases.
Benefits
Dual Result
Shows both new value and absolute difference
Visual Examples
Ready scenarios for quick start
Simple Formula
Clear formula for independent calculations
FAQ
How to increase a number by percent?
Calculate percent of number, then add to original. For example: 100 + 20% = 100 + 20 = 120
Where is this used?
Price increases, salary indexing, inflation calculation, growth forecast.
How to increase multiple times in a row?
Apply percentage to the result of each previous increase sequentially.
How to find original number?
Divide final number by (1 + percent/100). For example: 120 after +20% → 120 ÷ 1.2 = 100
Is this the same as compound interest?
For one increase — yes. For multiple increases use compound interest calculator.