Decimal to Percent Converter

Free decimal to percent converter. Convert a decimal to a percentage or a percentage back to a decimal, with the trailing % handled automatically.

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How decimal to percent converter works

A percent is just a fraction out of 100. To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply by 100 and append the % sign: 0.25 becomes 25%. To go the other way, drop the % and divide by 100: 25% becomes 0.25. The word "percent" literally means "per hundred".

This converter handles both directions. In "to" mode it multiplies the decimal by 100 and reports the percentage with its string form (e.g. "25%"). In "from" mode it strips a trailing % if present and divides by 100, so "25%" and 25 both become 0.25. Values greater than 1 (like 1.5) become percentages greater than 100 (150%).

Enter a value, pick a direction, and the tool returns the converted value. Use it for discounts, tax rates, test scores, growth rates, and any time you need to switch between decimal and percent notation.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a decimal to a percent?
Multiply by 100 and add the % sign. 0.25 × 100 = 25, so 0.25 = 25%. The converter does this and also gives the result as a "25%" string.
How do I convert a percent to a decimal?
Drop the % sign and divide by 100. 25% becomes 25 / 100 = 0.25. The converter handles the trailing % automatically, so you can enter "25%" or just 25.
Can a percent be over 100?
Yes. A decimal greater than 1 maps to a percent over 100. For example 1.5 = 150%, which represents a 150% increase or 1.5 times a whole.
Are negative values supported?
Yes. -0.1 becomes -10%, useful for expressing a decline or negative growth rate. The sign is preserved in both directions.