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Free Percent Error Calculator

Calculate percent error between experimental and theoretical values.

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Quick Answer

Percent error = |experimental - theoretical| / |theoretical| × 100. Shows accuracy of measurements vs accepted values.

Key Facts about Percent Error Calculator:

  • Formula: |exp - theo| / |theo| × 100
  • Uses absolute value
  • Lower = more accurate
  • 0% = perfect accuracy
  • Under 5% often acceptable

Why Use Our Percent Error Calculator?

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Percent Error

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Absolute Error

Raw difference.

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Science applications.

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How to Percent Error Calculator in 3 Easy Steps

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Enter Values

Experimental and theoretical.

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Compute error.

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See percent error.

Why Use Our Calculator?

Shows formula

Absolute and relative

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Accuracy
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Common Use Cases for Percent Error Calculator

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Science

Experiment analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our percent error calculator

What is good percent error?

Under 5% often acceptable.

Under 5% often acceptable in labs, though it depends on the application.

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