Decimal to Percent
Convert decimals to percentages quickly. Simple decimal to percent converter.
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How to Use
- Enter a decimal number
- Click "Convert to Percent"
- View the percentage result
- See the visual representation
What is Decimal to Percent?
Converting a decimal to a percentage is simple: multiply by 100 and add the % symbol. This works because "percent" means "per hundred." For example, 0.75 means 75 out of 100, which is 75%.
Formula
Formula:
Percentage = Decimal × 100
Shortcut: Move the decimal point 2 places to the right
Examples
- 0.5 = 50%
- 0.25 = 25%
- 0.1 = 10%
- 0.333 = 33.3%
- 1.5 = 150%
FAQ
What happens with decimals greater than 1?
Decimals greater than 1 convert to percentages greater than 100%. For example, 1.5 = 150%, meaning 1.5 times or 150% of the original.
How do I convert very small decimals?
The same rule applies: multiply by 100. For example, 0.001 = 0.1%. Very small decimals result in percentages less than 1%.
Why do we multiply by 100?
Because 'percent' literally means 'per hundred.' Converting to percent means expressing how many parts out of 100 the decimal represents.