Percent Error Calculator

Calculate percent error between observed and true values with detailed steps

Calculate the percent error between observed and true values with detailed step-by-step breakdown.

Result

Enter your values and click Calculate

Formula:

Percent Error = (Observed Value - True Value) / True Value × 100

A negative result indicates the observed value is less than the true value. A positive result indicates the observed value is greater than the true value.

💡 Tip: Press Ctrl+Enter to calculate, Esc to clear