Percent Error Calculator
Calculate percent error using |measured - actual| / |actual| × 100.
Table of Contents
55 Measured Value; 50 Actual Value =
10 percent
Representative value from the Percent Error Calculator reference table.
Reference Values
Browse 20 reference values with individual detail pages for quick lookup.
Percent Error Calculator
Calculate percent error using |measured - actual| / |actual| × 100.
Calculated Result
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Reference Table
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| Scenario | Percent Error |
|---|---|
| 8.5 Measured Value; 10 Actual Value | 15 percent |
| 10 Measured Value; 10 Actual Value | 0 percent |
| 11 Measured Value; 10 Actual Value | 10 percent |
| 9 Measured Value; 10 Actual Value | 10 percent |
| 27 Measured Value; 25 Actual Value | 8 percent |
| 25 Measured Value; 25 Actual Value | 0 percent |
| 27.5 Measured Value; 25 Actual Value | 10 percent |
| 22.5 Measured Value; 25 Actual Value | 10 percent |
| 47 Measured Value; 50 Actual Value | 6 percent |
| 50 Measured Value; 50 Actual Value | 0 percent |
| 55 Measured Value; 50 Actual Value | 10 percent |
| 45 Measured Value; 50 Actual Value | 10 percent |
| 92 Measured Value; 100 Actual Value | 8 percent |
| 100 Measured Value; 100 Actual Value | 0 percent |
| 110 Measured Value; 100 Actual Value | 10 percent |
| 90 Measured Value; 100 Actual Value | 10 percent |
| 230 Measured Value; 200 Actual Value | 15 percent |
| 200 Measured Value; 200 Actual Value | 0 percent |
| 220 Measured Value; 200 Actual Value | 10 percent |
| 180 Measured Value; 200 Actual Value | 10 percent |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Percent Error Calculator, formulas, and typical use cases.
What does the Percent Error Calculator calculator do?
It helps with quantifying measurement accuracy relative to a known or accepted value.
What formula does the Percent Error Calculator calculator use?
Percent error = |measured - actual| / |actual| × 100.
What inputs are valid?
Actual value must be non-zero. Measured value can be any finite number.
When would I use this?
quantifying measurement accuracy relative to a known or accepted value
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