What is 10% of 120?

To find 10% of 120, multiply 120 by 10 and divide by 100. 120 × 10 ÷ 100 = 12.

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Another way to look at it

Turn it around: 120% of 10 is also 12. That's not a coincidence — percentages work both ways, so swapping the two numbers always gives you the same answer.

Nearby round percentages

For context, here is how 10% of 120 compares to nearby round percentages.

Quick example

If a £120 restaurant bill had a 10% tip added, the tip would be £12.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 10% of 120 more or less than half?

12 is less than half of 120 — half of 120 is 60.

What's the difference between 10% of 120 and 10% off 120?

10% of 120 is the portion itself: 12. 10% off 120 means removing that portion from the total, leaving 108. The two figures add back up to 120.

How do I work out 10% of 120 without a calculator?

Multiply 120 by 10 and divide by 100. A quick shortcut: find 10% of 120 first (12), then scale that up or down to build 10%.