1. What is Percentage Coverage?

Percentage coverage is a metric that shows what portion of a total area, population, or quantity is covered or accounted for. It's expressed as a percentage of the total.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage coverage formula:

Where:

• \( Covered \) — The portion that is covered or accounted for
• \( Total \) — The complete quantity or area being measured

Explanation: The formula divides the covered amount by the total amount, then multiplies by 100 to convert to a percentage.

3. Importance of Percentage Coverage

Details: Percentage coverage is widely used in fields like insurance (coverage of policies), telecommunications (network coverage), healthcare (vaccination coverage), and business (market coverage).

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the covered amount and total amount in the same units. Both values must be positive numbers, and total must be greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if my covered amount is greater than total?
A: The calculator will show a percentage greater than 100%, indicating over-coverage or measurement error.

Q2: What are typical percentage coverage targets?
A: Targets vary by industry - for example, vaccination programs often aim for 95%+ coverage, while insurance might target 80-90%.

Q3: Can I use different units for covered and total?
A: No, both values must be in the same units for the calculation to be valid.

Q4: How precise should my inputs be?
A: Use as precise measurements as available. The calculator accepts up to 4 decimal places.

Q5: What does 0% coverage mean?
A: It means none of the total area/quantity is covered, while 100% means complete coverage.