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