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Percentage of a number

How much interest will I earn on my deposit in a year?

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My savings account earns % interest. If I deposit $ ...
How much interest will I earn in a year?

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Answer: The interest I'll earn after one year is $ .

Type of calculation: Calculating a percentage of a number (interest amount).
How to use the calculator: Use the Basic Percentage CALCULATOR ("What is X% of Y?"). Enter 3 [X] and $10000 [Y]. It will calculate 3% of $10000.
The formula:
We want to find 3% of $10000.
Formula: (Percentage / 100) × Principal
Interest = (3 / 100) × $10000 = 0.03 × $10000 = $300