# getDefaultPercentFormat()

Returns the default percentage format.

## Signature

`getDefaultPercentFormat()`

## Returns

**Type: `NumberFormat`** The percentage format returned by `$Locale.percentFormat`.

## Sample Code

```javascript
// Returns 20%
$A.localizationService.getDefaultPercentFormat().format(0.20);
```

**See Also**

- [$Locale](/docs/platform/aura-platform/guide/expr-locale-value-provider.md)