How this calculation works
If the completed amount exceeds the target, the percentage can exceed 100% while the amount left stays at zero.
THE FORMULA
100 × completed / targetA worked example
75 completed against a goal of 120 is 62.5% complete with 45 left.
Good to know
Progress above the target can exceed 100%.
Reference: OpenStax Prealgebra (opens in a new tab) ↗
Read the result
Measure progress toward a positive goal and show the amount left to reach it.
The primary result is labeled “Goal completed (%)”. Keep the input definitions in view when comparing this result with another method.
Try a related calculation
Progress above the target can exceed 100%.
For a related exercise, try the fraction calculator.
A few questions, answered
How can I check the default inputs by hand?
75 completed against a goal of 120 is 62.5% complete with 45 left.
Which rule does this calculator apply?
100 × completed / target