Evidence Percentage Calculator
Work out what percentage a document, exhibit, or dataset contributes to the total body of evidence in a case or investigation.
Use results as a rough metric; legal relevance varies.
Examples
- 45 of 180 pages submitted ⇒ 25% of the compiled dossier
- 8 of 32 witness statements ⇒ 25% of testimonial evidence
- 3.2 GB of a 12.5 GB discovery set ⇒ 25.6% of digital files
FAQ
Why calculate evidence percentage?
It highlights how much a single item contributes to the overall case file, useful for prioritizing review time.
Can total be zero?
No. The total must be greater than zero or the percentage cannot be defined.
Does it work for digital files?
Yes. Use consistent measures like gigabytes, file counts, or hashes when comparing digital evidence.
Can I enter decimals?
Yes. Decimals capture partial exhibits, such as hours of footage or gigabytes of data.
How should I interpret a high percentage?
A high percentage indicates the item dominates the evidence set, so verify its authenticity and ensure it is backed by corroborating sources.
Additional Information
- Percentages let you benchmark different evidence types on a common scale, whether measured by count, weight, or storage size.
- Ensure the item value and total use the same unit—mixing pages with megabytes will give misleading percentages.
- A small percentage can still be pivotal if the item is conclusive, so combine this metric with qualitative legal review.
- Keep your totals updated as new exhibits are added; the percentage will change whenever the evidence pool grows.