How to Find Decimal Percentages

The term decimal percentage conjures frightening nightmares of math classes. All that is meant by a decimal percentage is the percent amount of a decimal, or converting a decimal to a percent. There are several ways to convert decimals to percentages, so try each way to find the one that makes the most sense to you. You won't need a calculator, though you can use one if you really want to.

Things You'll Need

• Calculator (optional)

Instructions

1. Multiply the decimal number by 100. If your decimal is 0.25, multiplying it by 100 yields 25, so 0.25 is 25%.

2. Move the decimal point two places to the right. This is really the same as multiplying by 100. If your decimal is 0.75, moving the decimal two places over gives you 75, or 75%. If your decimal number is 0.5, then you will need to add a 0 to get 50%. If the decimal is .01, then moving the decimal point over two places to the right gives you 1%.

3. Look at it like a fraction. The decimal 0.14 is really 14/100. The numerator, 14, is your percent.

4. Use a calculator. See the Reference for an online calculator you can use, or your at-home calculator may have a "%" button on it. Simply type in the decimal number and press the "%" button.

Tips & Warnings

• Some decimals will yield percents that are not whole. For example, 0.658 is equal to 65.8%. The decimal .001 is actually 0.1%.

References

• Decimal to Percent Calculator