Growth Calculator – Calculate Percentage Growth Easily
The Growth Calculator helps you calculate the percentage increase or decrease between an initial value and a final value. It's ideal for tracking business growth, investment returns, revenue performance, or personal goals like weight or academic marks.
How to Use the Growth Calculator
Enter the following values:
- Initial value (starting point)
- Final value (ending point)
The calculator will show the percentage change, whether it's an increase or decrease, and display the result clearly.
Growth Calculation Formula
Growth (%) = ((Final Value − Initial Value) ÷ Initial Value) × 100
If the result is positive, it's a percentage growth. If negative, it's a percentage decline.
Example
Initial Revenue: $5,000
Final Revenue: $6,500
Growth = ((6500 − 5000) ÷ 5000) × 100 = 30%
→ Revenue grew by 30%.
Common Use Cases
- Business and revenue analysis
- Investment return tracking
- Website traffic or follower growth
- Academic performance improvement
- Personal weight or fitness progress
Why Use a Growth Calculator?
Knowing your percentage growth helps you track progress accurately over time. Whether you're running a business or just improving your personal goals, this calculator simplifies the math.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What does a negative growth percentage mean?
It means a decline or decrease in value compared to the original amount.
Can I use this for daily or monthly growth?
Yes, just input the values for any period — daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly.
Is this the same as CAGR?
No, this is simple percentage growth. CAGR includes time and compounding effects.
Can it handle decimal values?
Yes, the calculator supports decimals for precise measurements.
Is growth always good?
Not always. For example, growth in expenses or weight may be undesirable.
Related tools: Percentage Calculator, ROI Calculator.