Percentage Points Calculator
Enter two percentages — their direct difference in percentage points, and their relative change in percent change, are explained separately. For example, going from 10% to 12% is 2 percentage points, but a 20% increase.
Enter the values — the result will show live here.
How to use
- Enter the first percentage and the second percentage.
- The percentage-point difference is a simple subtraction.
- Percent change measures the second compared to the first.
Note: Percentage points = second % minus first %. Percent change = (difference / first %) x 100. If the first percentage is zero, percent change cannot be found.
Tips
- Remember: 10% to 12% is 2 percentage points but a 20% relative increase — the two answers differ.
- Interest rates, tax rates and election results are usually discussed in percentage points.
- Read headlines carefully: 'up 2%' and 'up 2 percentage points' mean different things.