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Capital Gain Percentage Calculator

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Capital gain

20.00%

Gain amount
₹200.00

For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.

How to use the Capital Gain Percentage Calculator

The Capital Gain Percentage Calculator works out your capital gain, along with 1 related figure in an instant. Enter purchase price and sale price and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the purchase price.
  2. Enter the sale price.
  3. Read off your capital gain, together with gain amount — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Capital Gain Percentage Calculator uses the formula:

Capital gain = (Sale price - Purchase price) ÷ Purchase price × 100

Worked example

For example, with purchase price of 1,000 and sale price of 1,200, the capital gain is 20.00%.

Inputs used
Purchase price 1,000
Sale price 1,200
Results
Capital gain 20.00%
Gain amount ₹200.00

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Key terms explained

Percentage
A number expressed as a fraction of 100, written with the % sign.

Frequently asked questions

Subtract the buy price from the sell price, divide by the buy price, and multiply by 100. From 1,000 to 1,200 is a 20% gain.

For price only, yes. Add income like dividends and fees for a fuller return figure.

Yes. If the sell price is below the buy price, the percentage is a capital loss.

No. It is the gross gain before any capital gains tax, which depends on your local rules and holding period.

Enter the purchase price. Enter the sale price. Read off your capital gain, together with gain amount — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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