Decimal to percent conversion is very useful in number system. Decimal is derived from the Latin word Decimus which implies one-10th. The decimal framework has a base of 10. It is normally perceived by the dot “, ” between the digits called “decimal point”. The expression “percent” is comprised of two words ‘per and cent’ which signifies “Out of 100”. At the end of the day, we can say that percent is the proportion determined out of 100.

Decimal

A decimal number consists of Whole number part and Fractional part. It is utilized to communicate the entire number and fraction together. Here, we will isolate the entire number from the division by placing a “.”, which is known as a decimal point. For example: in decimal number 15.67, 15 is the whole number and 67 is the decimal part.

Percentage

A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted using the percent sign (%). Percentages are commonly used to compare relative sizes, show proportions, and express probabilities.

The word percent just means per 100 and is signified by  ‘%’. In this manner, when 100 is multiplied by a decimal worth then the digits get moved by two places to its right and the percentage value is gained. For example, the percentage of 1.5 is 150 %.

Conversion of decimal to percent

Below is steps to convert decimal to a percent.

• Step 1: Multiply the decimal number by 100 then it gets shifted by two decimal points gets shifted to its right by two places.
• Step 2: Finally add the percentage symbol i.e; % to the resultant number. For example, 0.38 = 0.38 × 100 = 38 %.

Decimal to Percentage Formula

The formula to convert a decimal to a percentage is:

Percentage=Decimal×100%

For example,

• Convert 0.25 to a percentage

0.25×100=25%

Decimal to Percent chart

Below is the Decimal to Percent conversion table.