Percent to Decimal Conversion
How to Convert Percent to Decimal
Converting a percentage to a decimal is simple. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Remove the Percentage Sign
Drop the “%” symbol from the number.
Step 2: Divide by 100
Divide the number by 100 to get the decimal value.
Example Calculation
Let’s convert 75% to a decimal:
75% ÷ 100 = 0.75
Shortcut Method
Simply move the decimal point two places to the left:
- 75% → 0.75
- 5% → 0.05
- 125% → 1.25