# formatPercent()

Returns a formatted percentage number based on the default percentage format.

## Signature

`formatPercent (number number)`

## Parameters

***number*:** Type: `number`. The number to format.

## Returns

**Type: `number`** The formatted percentage.

## Sample Code

```javascript
var num = 0.54;
// Returns 54%
var formatted = $A.localizationService.formatPercent(num);
```