This calculator converts any decimal number to a percentage. Simply enter the decimal number and click the “convert” button to get instant results with a clear, step-by-step explanation.
Converting decimals to percentages helps you understand ratios, fractions, and proportions in a way that’s easier to interpret.
Enter a decimal number you want to convert to a percentage.
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How to Use the Decimal to Percent Calculator
To turn any decimal number into a percentage using the calculator, follow these simple steps:
- Step 1. Enter the decimal number (e.g., 0.05)
- Step 2. Click the “Convert” button.
The calculator will instantly convert the decimal into a percentage. It will also show you how to turn the decimal you entered into a percent, step-by-step.
What is a Decimal?
A decimal is a number in the base-10-system that represents values between two integers using a dot (the decimal point) by separating a whole number from its fractional part. The digit to the right of the decimal point represents a power of 10, such as tenths, hundredths, thousandths, etc.
Decimals are frequently used to represent money, measurements, and data with precision, where a whole number is not sufficient.
What are Percentages?
Percentages are fractions or ratios representing a part of a whole, specifically expressed per 100 units. Percentages are represented using the percent symbol “%,” and this allows for easier comparison of proportions.
For instance, 50% is 50/100 in a fraction, or 0.5 in decimals.
How to Turn a Decimal into a Percent
Struggling to convert decimals to their percentage equivalent? Here’s how to do that, step-by-step:
- Step 1: Write down the decimal number you want to turn into a percentage
- Step 2: Multiply the decimal by 100
- Step 3: Append the percentage symbol “%” to the results
Example 1: Convert 0.001 to a Percent
To convert 0.001 to a percent, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Write down the decimal. The decimal we’re working with is 0.001
- Step 2: Multiply the decimal by 100. This gives 0.001×100 = 0.1
- Step 3: Append the percent symbol (%). This gives 0.1%
Therefore, 0.001 as a percent is 0.1%.
Example 2: Express 0.263 as a Percent
To express 0.263 as a percentage, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Write down the decimal. The decimal is 0.263
- Step 2: Multiply the decimal by 100. This gives 0.263×100 = 26.3
- Step 3: Append the percent symbol (%). This gives 26.3%
Therefore, 0.263 as a percent is 26.3%
Example 3: Convert 1.35 to a Percent
To convert decimals greater than 1 to a percent, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Write down the decimal. The decimal is 1.35
- Step 2: Multiply the decimal by 100. We have 1.35×100 = 135
- Step 3: Append the percent symbol (%). This gives 135%
Therefore, 1.35 as a percentage is 135%
Decimal to Percent Worksheet
The following worksheet shows solutions to commonly asked decimal-to-percentage exam questions.
| Decimal | Conversion Work | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.025 | 0.025 × 100 = 2.5 | 2.5% |
| 0.32 | 0.32 × 100 = 32 | 32% |
| 0.07 | 0.07 × 100 = 7 | 7% |
| 0.5 | 0.5 × 100 = 50 | 50% |
| 0.88 | 0.88 × 100 = 88 | 88% |
| 1.23 | 1.23 × 100 = 123 | 123% |
| 0.004 | 0.004 × 100 = 0.4 | 0.4% |
| 2.5 | 2.5 × 100 = 250 | 250% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Converting a decimal to a percent means expressing that decimal as a value “out of 100.”
To convert a decimal into a percentage by hand, follow these steps:
– Multiply the decimal by 100.
– Add the percent symbol (%) to the result.
The standard formula to convert a decimal into a percent is:
Percentage = Decimal × 100
Note. After multiplying, remember to append the “%” symbol to show it is a percent.
For repeating decimals (like 0.3333…), the process is the same. You still multiply the decimal by 100 and then round the result to the desired number of decimal places before adding the percent sign. For example, 0.3333 × 100 ≈ 33.33%
Yes, decimals greater than 1 convert to percentages above 100%. For example, 1.5 as a percentage becomes 150%. This means the value is 150 parts out of 100 (or 1.5 times as much as the whole).