How to Calculate Percentage Increase?
Understanding how to calculate percentage increase is essential for tracking business growth, price changes, or personal finance goals. The formula is simple:
Percentage Increase = [ (Final Value - Initial Value) / |Initial Value| ] × 100
Step-by-Step Example
Let's say your monthly traffic goes from 500 visitors to 750 visitors.
- Subtract the initial value from the final value: 750 - 500 = 250.
- Divide that number by the absolute initial value: 250 / 500 = 0.5.
- Multiply by 100 to get the percentage: 0.5 × 100 = 50%.