Percentage difference calculator
Calculate the symmetric percentage difference between two values, regardless of which is larger.
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Percentage difference
22.22%
Calculate the symmetric percentage difference between two values, regardless of which one is larger. Unlike percentage increase, this calculation is always positive and order-independent.
Calculates |A - B| divided by the average of A and B, multiplied by 100.
Use cases
- Comparing two measurements with no clear time order.
- Analyzing the spread between two estimates.
- Comparing prices from two suppliers.
How it works
- 1
Enter value A
Type the first value.
- 2
Enter value B
Type the second value.
Frequently asked questions
- How is it different from percentage increase?
- Percentage increase depends on which value is 'initial'; percentage difference is symmetric and always gives the same result regardless of order.
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