Discount Percentage Calculator
Enter the original and sale prices to see the discount percentage and the amount you save.
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Formula
Examples
| Input | Result |
|---|---|
| Original $80, sale $60 | Discount = 25%, you save $20 |
About this calculator
A discount percentage tells you what fraction of the original price has been knocked off in a sale. It is calculated by dividing the price reduction by the original price and multiplying by 100. This makes it easy to compare deals of different sizes, since a larger dollar saving is not always a bigger percentage discount.
Use this calculator to verify advertised "percent off" claims, compare promotions across stores, or work out the true savings on bundled deals. A higher percentage means a deeper discount relative to the original price.
Frequently asked questions
Subtract the sale price from the original price, divide by the original price, then multiply by 100. For $80 down to $60 that is (80 − 60) ÷ 80 × 100 = 25%.
Multiply the original price by (1 − percent/100). For 25% off $80, the sale price is 80 × 0.75 = $60.
Not necessarily. A larger saving on an expensive item may be a smaller percentage discount than a modest saving on a cheaper item. Comparing percentages levels the playing field.
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