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Basis Point Calculator

Convert between basis points, percentages and decimals.

Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.

Enter a value and choose its unit.

About valueThe number to convert.
About it's inThe unit of the value.
About currencyChanges how amounts are shown, not the math; your choice is remembered on this device.
Result
Converted
50 bps
Basis points
50 bps
Percent
0.5%
Decimal
0.005

That's 50 bps.

Show the working
  1. 1 bp = 0.01% = 0.0001

How to use it

Enter a value and choose its unit.

Enter amounts without commas or with them; rates are percentages (5 for 5%). Negative amounts are allowed where a sign means money paid out.

Key facts

1 bp = 0.01% = 0.0001

Questions

How many basis points is 0.5%?

50 bps.

Formulas

1 bp = 0.01% = 0.0001

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Limitations

  • Results are estimates for planning, not offers or financial advice; lenders and banks may round, count days or time payments differently.
  • Rates are nominal annual rates compounded as you choose; payments at a different frequency use the equivalent periodic rate.

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