Percentage Difference Calculator

Compare two values without treating either one as the starting value.

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Percentage difference22.2%
Difference20
Average90

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Practical guide

Percentage Difference Calculator

Worked example

Here is a simple Percentage Difference example:

|80 − 100| ÷ ((80 + 100) ÷ 2) × 100 → 22.22%.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Use percentage change when one value is the original.
  • Both values are treated equally here.
  • Results are undefined when their average is zero.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Percentage Difference calculate?

Compare two values without treating either one as the starting value.

Which formula is used?

Difference % = |A − B| ÷ ((A + B) ÷ 2) × 100

Can I rely on this result?

Use the result as a planning estimate. Check important financial, tax, legal, investment, or health decisions with a qualified professional.