Percent to decimal converter
Finance and science formulas need rates as decimals, so a 5% interest rate is entered as 0.05.
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How to use it
- Enter percentage.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Decimal = percent ÷ 100, which moves the decimal point two places to the left: 12.5 ÷ 100 = 0.125.
Example
Inputs: Percentage = 12.5 %. Result: Decimal: 0.125.
Limits and caveats
- The result is shown to at most 12 decimal places.
Questions about this tool
How do I write 5% in a formula?
Divide by 100 to get 0.05, the form that interest and tax formulas use.
What is 0.5% as a decimal?
It is 0.005, which is half a percent or five per thousand.
Do I type the % sign?
No need. Type the number only, such as 12.5.