Budget Percentage Calculator

Budget Percentage Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the percentage allocation of different budget categories relative to the total budget.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Percentage = (Category Budget / Total Budget) * 100

Where:
- Total Budget is the sum of all budget categories
- Category Budget is the amount allocated to a specific category

Housing Percentage: 0%
Food Percentage: 0%
Transportation Percentage: 0%
Entertainment Percentage: 0%
Savings Percentage: 0%
Total Percentage: 100%

Budget Percentage Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Budget Percentage Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter your total budget in the "Total Budget" field.
  2. Enter the amount allocated to each budget category (Housing, Food, Transportation, Entertainment, and Savings).
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to see the percentage of each category relative to the total budget.
  4. If you want to start over, click the "Reset" button to clear all input fields.

Understanding the Results

The calculator provides the percentage of each budget category relative to the total budget. This helps you visualize how much of your budget is allocated to each category. The total percentage should sum up to 100% if all categories are accounted for.

Example

If your total budget is $1,000 and you allocate $300 for housing, $200 for food, $100 for transportation, $150 for entertainment, and $250 for savings, the calculator will show the following percentages:

  • Housing: 30%
  • Food: 20%
  • Transportation: 10%
  • Entertainment: 15%
  • Savings: 25%