Math

Percentage Difference Calculator

Find the percentage difference between two values.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Percentage difference (%) 40
Formula: |a − b| ÷ ((a + b)/2) × 100
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Value 1 = 40
3. Value 2 = 60
4.
5. Percentage difference = 40%
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Compare two values symmetrically (neither is the 'reference').

The math behind it

percentage difference = |a − b| ÷ average(a, b) × 100.

Worked Example

40 vs 60 → 20 ÷ 50 × 100 = 40%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Difference vs change?

Change has a fixed starting reference; difference uses the average of both.

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