Relative Change calculator

Calculator for calculating the relative change


This function calculates the relative change between two numbers.

A relative change is the change relative to the initial value of a number. It is taken into account whether the change is positive or negative.


Relative change calculator

 Input
Initial value
Final value
Decimal places
  Result
Change

Description of the relative change


The relative change describes how much a value has changed in relation to its original value. It is given as a percentage and calculated as follows:

\[ Relative\;Change=\left( \frac{New\;Value-Initial\;Value}{|\;Initial\;Value\;| } \right) ×100\]

Example:


A product originally cost €50 and now costs €60. How big is the relative change?

  1. Old value: €50
    New value: €60

  2. Calculate the difference: 60 - 50 = 10

  3. Divide the difference by the old value: \(\displaystyle \frac{10}{50} =0.2\)

  4. Convert to percent: \(\displaystyle 0.2 × 100\% = 20\% \)

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