Enter the initial and final values into the calculator to determine the fold change. This calculator helps to understand the increase or decrease in value, expressed as a ratio.
Fold Change Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the fold change:
FC = Final Value / Initial Value
Variables:
- FC is the fold change
- Final Value is the value at the end of the period
- Initial Value is the value at the beginning of the period
To calculate the fold change, divide the final value by the initial value. The result is a ratio that represents the factor by which the initial value has increased or decreased to reach the final value.
What is Fold Change?
Fold change is a measure used in various fields such as finance, biology, and chemistry to describe how much a quantity changes between an original and a subsequent measurement. It is a ratio that compares the final value to the initial value, providing a simple way to express an increase or decrease. A fold change greater than 1 indicates an increase, while a fold change less than 1 indicates a decrease.
How to Calculate Fold Change?
The following steps outline how to calculate the fold change:
- First, determine the initial value of the quantity.
- Next, determine the final value of the quantity.
- Use the formula FC = Final Value / Initial Value.
- Finally, calculate the fold change (FC).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Initial Value = 50
Final Value = 100
