Decimal to Percent Converter

Understanding Decimal to Percent Conversion

What is Decimal to Percent Conversion?

Decimal to percent conversion is the process of changing a decimal value to its equivalent percentage form. This conversion is fundamental in many mathematical and real-world applications.

The Formula

The formula to convert a decimal to a percentage is:

\[ \text{Percentage} = \text{Decimal} \times 100 \]

Where:

• Percentage is the resulting percentage value
• Decimal is the original decimal value

Calculation Steps

To convert a decimal to a percentage:

1. Take the decimal value
2. Multiply it by 100
3. Add the percent symbol (%)

Example

Let's convert 0.75 to a percentage:

\[ \text{Percentage} = 0.75 \times 100 = 75\% \]

Visual Representation

This bar represents 0.75 visually, which is equivalent to 75% of the total width.