Reverse Percentage Calculator

How to Use the Reverse Percentage Calculator

This guide will walk you through the steps to use the Reverse Percentage Calculator effectively. This tool helps you find the original value before a percentage change was applied. Follow the steps below to get started.

Step 1: Input the Final Value

Begin by entering the final value, which is the value after the percentage change has been applied. This is required and must be greater than 0.01.

• Final Value (after percentage change): Input the value into the designated field. For example, if the value you have after the percentage change is $150.00, enter “150”.

Step 2: Enter the Percentage Change

Next, input the percentage change that was applied. This value can range from -99.99% to 1000% and allows for decimal input to the hundredths place.

• Percentage Change: Type in the percentage. If the final value increased by 20%, enter “20”. For a decrease of 15%, enter “15”.

Step 3: Select the Type of Change

Determine whether the change was an increase or a decrease and select the appropriate option from the dropdown menu.

• Type of Change: Choose either “Increase” or “Decrease” based on how the percentage change was applied. This step is crucial for accurate calculations.

Step 4: Review the Results

After entering all the necessary information, the calculator will provide the following results:

• Original Value: This is the calculated value before the percentage change was applied. It tells you what the starting amount was.
• Absolute Change: This value represents the absolute difference between the original value and the final value you provided.
• Percentage Value: This simply restates the percentage change as an absolute value, ensuring clarity of the percentage applied.

By following these steps, you can easily determine the original value before a percentage change using the Reverse Percentage Calculator.