Percent to Decimal Calculator
Convert between percentages and decimals with step-by-step explanation.
Common Conversions
| Percent | Decimal |
|---|---|
| 1% | 0.01 |
| 5% | 0.05 |
| 10% | 0.1 |
| 20% | 0.2 |
| 25% | 0.25 |
| 33.33% | 0.3333 |
| 50% | 0.5 |
| 75% | 0.75 |
| 100% | 1 |
| 125% | 1.25 |
| 150% | 1.5 |
| 200% | 2 |
How Percent to Decimal Conversion Works
Converting a percentage to a decimal is one of the simplest mathematical operations: divide the percentage by 100. This works because "percent" literally means "per hundred." For example, 75% means 75 per 100, which equals 0.75. A quick shortcut is to move the decimal point two places to the left.
To convert a decimal back to a percentage, multiply by 100 (or move the decimal point two places to the right). For example, 0.45 becomes 45%. This conversion is essential in many real-world applications, from calculating discounts and tax rates to understanding probabilities and interest rates.