Percent to Decimal
Convert percentages to decimals easily. Free percent to decimal converter.
Convert any percentage to a decimal number. Simply divide the percent value by 100 to get the decimal. For example, 75% becomes 0.75.
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How to Use
- Enter a percentage value
- Click "Convert to Decimal"
- View the decimal result
- See the conversion explanation
What is Percent to Decimal?
Converting a percentage to a decimal is done by dividing by 100. This reverses the percentage conversion. For example, 75% divided by 100 equals 0.75, which represents 75 hundredths.
Formula
Formula:
Decimal = Percentage ÷ 100
Shortcut: Move the decimal point 2 places to the left
Examples
- 50% = 0.5
- 25% = 0.25
- 10% = 0.1
- 7.5% = 0.075
- 150% = 1.5
FAQ
Why is converting to decimal useful?
Decimals are easier to use in calculations. For example, to find 25% of 80, it's easier to calculate 0.25 × 80 = 20.
What about percentages with decimals like 7.5%?
The same rule applies: divide by 100. So 7.5% ÷ 100 = 0.075. Just move the decimal point 2 places left.
How do percentages over 100% convert?
They become decimals greater than 1. For example, 250% = 2.5, meaning 2.5 times the original amount.