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Using Basis point calculator
One basis point equals one hundredth of a percentage point. Divide basis points by 100.
A basis-point change is an absolute change in a rate. It is different from the relative percentage change of that rate.
A worked example
With basis points = 25, the percentage points is 0.25.
Before you use the result
A basis-point change is an absolute change in a rate. It is different from the relative percentage change of that rate.
Example results for basis points
These examples use the formula above. They are reference calculations, not recommended settings.
| Basis points | Percentage points |
|---|---|
| 12.5 | 0.125 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
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