Percent Error Calculator
Calculate absolute percent error from experimental and accepted values.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Enter experimental and accepted values.
- Calculate locally.
- Review the absolute percent error.
Formula
|experimental − accepted| ÷ |accepted| × 100.
Limits
Values must be finite and the accepted value cannot be zero.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Can values be negative?
Yes, provided both values are finite.