How To Round Percentages In Notion

Introduction.

When working in Notion, you’ve probably noticed how handy it is for organizing your tasks, projects, or even personal life. But when it comes to calculations like percentages, things can sometimes get tricky.

Maybe you’ve created a database to track your progress on a goal or a project, and your percentages show up with too many decimal places. It looks messy, right? Nobody wants to see “82.333333%”; you just want “82%”.

This guide will walk you through how to fix that. I’ll explain why rounding percentages is helpful, how you can clean up your Notion databases, and even share some tips to make your pages look more polished.

Why Rounding Percentages in Notion Matters

Having clean, rounded percentages is not just about looks. It can improve clarity and make your data easier to understand at a glance. For example:

• Better readability: Rounded numbers are simpler for the brain to process.
• Professional presentation: If you’re using Notion for work or sharing it with others, clean numbers make your reports look polished.
• Avoid confusion: Decimal-heavy percentages can sometimes cause misunderstandings, especially when sharing progress updates or statistics with a team.

Notion, by default, doesn’t automatically round percentages, so you’ll need to set up formulas to handle it. Don’t worry—it’s not as complicated as it sounds. Let me show you how.

How Do I Round Percentages in Notion?

To round percentages in Notion, you’ll use a formula property in your database. Follow these steps:

1. Create or Identify Your Percentage Column

Start with a database where you’re working with percentages. This could be a column showing completion rates, progress tracking, or anything else calculated as a percentage.

Example:

2. Add a Formula Property

To create a new formula column:

• Click the “+” sign next to your columns.
• Choose Formula from the property type options.
• Give it a clear name like “Rounded %.”

3. Use the Formula for Rounding

Now you’ll add a formula that rounds the percentage. The basic formula for rounding numbers in Notion is:

Here’s how to use it:

• Replace Your Percentage Column with the exact name of your percentage column.
• The round() function will automatically round the number to the nearest whole number.

In our example, the formula would look like this:

4. Optional: Format as a Percentage

Notion doesn’t directly let you format numbers with a percentage symbol in formulas. However, you can create a workaround by adding the percentage sign manually. Update your formula like this:

This will display the rounded number followed by a percentage sign.

5. Check the Results

Your database will now look like this:

That’s it! You now have clean, rounded percentages in your Notion database.

Tips for Using Rounding in Notion

• Consistency matters: If you’re rounding percentages in one column, make sure you do it everywhere else in the same database for consistency.
• Combine with progress bars: Notion lets you create progress bars using formulas, and combining them with rounded percentages can make your data look even better.
• Test your formula: If something doesn’t look right, double-check the column names in your formula to make sure they match exactly.

FAQs

1. Can I round to decimal places instead of whole numbers?

Yes, you can! Use the round() function with multiplication and division to control the number of decimal places. For example:

This will round to two decimal places.

2. What if my percentages are calculated automatically?

If your percentages come from another formula, you can nest the round() function within that formula. For example:

This will calculate and round the percentage in one step.

3. Why doesn’t Notion have a built-in percentage format?

Notion is super flexible, but it doesn’t have some features you might expect in a spreadsheet tool, like automatic percentage formatting. The formulas help fill that gap.

4. Can I use this method for other calculations?

Definitely! The round() function works for any numbers in Notion, not just percentages.

Wrapping Up

Rounding percentages in Notion is a simple tweak that can make your data look cleaner and more professional.

By using the round() function and a little creativity, you can take control of how your numbers appear and make your Notion pages easier to read.

What other tips or tricks have you found helpful for working with formulas in Notion? Let me know!