Percentage Change Calculator

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Percentage Change Calculator

About This Calculator

This calculator computes the percentage change from an initial value to a final value. It supports both positive and negative numbers and displays the percentage change and absolute difference.

How It Works

  1. Enter the initial value.
  2. Enter the final value.
  3. The calculator finds the difference and computes the percentage change.
Percentage Change =
Final − Initial/|Initial|
× 100%
Negative values are supported for both inputs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I input negative numbers?

Yes, the calculator works with negative values for both the initial and final fields.

How is percentage change calculated?

It is the difference divided by the absolute initial value, multiplied by 100.

What does the difference represent?

It shows how much the final value has increased or decreased from the initial value in absolute terms.