1. What is Percent Growth?

Percent growth measures the relative change between an initial value and a final value over time. It's commonly used in finance, economics, business metrics, and scientific measurements to quantify change.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percent growth formula:

Where:

• End Value — The final measurement or value
• Start Value — The initial measurement or value

Explanation: The formula calculates the difference between end and start values, divides by the start value to get relative change, then converts to percentage by multiplying by 100.

3. Importance of Growth Calculation

Details: Percent growth is fundamental for analyzing trends, comparing performance across different scales, making investment decisions, and evaluating project success.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both start and end values in the same units. The start value must be greater than zero. Positive results indicate growth, negative results indicate decline.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between percent change and percent growth?
A: They use the same formula. "Growth" typically implies positive change, while "change" can be positive or negative.

Q2: How do I interpret negative growth?
A: Negative growth indicates a decrease from the starting value to the ending value.

Q3: What if my start value is zero?
A: The calculation is undefined (division by zero). Consider using absolute difference instead.

Q4: How is this different from percentage points?
A: Percentage points measure absolute difference between percentages, while percent growth measures relative change from a base value.

Q5: Can I use this for compound growth over multiple periods?
A: This calculates simple growth. For compound growth over time, use the CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) formula.