Decimal ↔ Percentage Converter
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Decimal to Percent Converter
Need to convert a decimal to a percent fast? Our Decimal to Percent Converter is here to help. Whether you're working on homework, managing finances, or analyzing data, converting decimals to percentages (and vice versa) is a common task. This guide will show you exactly how to do it — in plain language, with real examples — and give you the tool you need to double-check your answers instantly.
🔄 What Is a Decimal?
A decimal is a way to write numbers that aren't whole. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part. For example:
0.5
means 5 tenths2.75
means 2 and 75 hundredths
Decimals are part of our everyday number system — used in prices, measurements, and data.
🎯 What Is a Percent?
Percent means "per hundred." It's another way to show part of a whole. The symbol %
stands for percent.
25%
means 25 out of 10050%
means half100%
means the whole
Percents are everywhere — from discounts at the store to battery life on your phone.
🔢 How to Convert a Decimal to a Percent
✅ The Simple Formula
To turn a decimal into a percent, multiply it by 100:
percent = decimal × 100
That’s it!
🧠 Shortcut Tip:
Just move the decimal point two places to the right.
📌 Examples:
Decimal | Multiply by 100 | Percent |
---|---|---|
0.5 | 0.5 × 100 | 50% |
0.25 | 0.25 × 100 | 25% |
1.23 | 1.23 × 100 | 123% |
0.007 | 0.007 × 100 | 0.7% |
🔄 Convert Percent to Decimal
Need to go the other way? Just divide the percent by 100:
decimal = percent ÷ 100
🎯 Quick Trick:
Move the decimal point two places to the left.
📌 Examples:
Percent | Divide by 100 | Decimal |
---|---|---|
75% | 75 ÷ 100 | 0.75 |
4% | 4 ÷ 100 | 0.04 |
0.3% | 0.3 ÷ 100 | 0.003 |
150% | 150 ÷ 100 | 1.5 |
🛠️ How to Use the Decimal to Percent Converter
- Enter a decimal number (e.g.,
0.45
) - The converter will instantly show the percent (
45%
in this case)
Need the opposite? Enter a percentage like 78%
, and it will convert it to 0.78
.
It works both ways!
🙋 Why Converting Matters in Real Life
- Shopping Discounts: What’s 15% off of a $40 item? Convert 15% to 0.15 and multiply.
- School Grades: Got 18 out of 20 on a test? 18 ÷ 20 = 0.9 → 0.9 × 100 = 90%
- Data Analysis: Want to express success rate as a percent? Use decimal to percent conversion.
🧠 Summary
Task | What to Do |
---|---|
Decimal ➡ Percent | Multiply by 100 |
Percent ➡ Decimal | Divide by 100 |
Shortcut (Decimal ➡ %) | Move decimal → 2 places |
Shortcut (% ➡ Decimal) | Move decimal ← 2 places |
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