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wikiHow to Convert a Percentage to Decimal Form with a Calculator

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Ever saw the need to convert percentages to decimal for a tax problem or some other reason? This article will help you convert it using a calculator.


  1. 1
    Read over the percent-to-decimal problem that needs to be converted.
  2. 2
    Take the number you were given and type this number into your calculator.
  3. 3
    Press the division sign.
  4. 4
    Type the number 100 into the calculator.Realize that the term percent means "out of 100" or, in reference to calculators and mathematics "divisible by 100". This means that you need to divide two numbers.
  5. 5
    Press the Enter or equals sign (dependent on your specific calculator).
  6. 6
    Read the calculator's entry.

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  • What's the decimal equivalent of 15.6%?
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    0.156 You just have to divide your percentage by 100 to find your decimal. Another way to find this is to simply move the decimal point two spots to the left.
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