Math on batch (win)

Deniz Zoeteman picture Deniz Zoeteman · Dec 8, 2009 · Viewed 43.4k times · Source

I am developing a CMD batch. I want to do some math in it. This formula: (x+1)100:y

So in batch, x = %x%, and y = %y%. I know how to set the variables. Now, how can batch calculate this? (WINDOWS CMD)

Do I need something extra?

(I need this to be available to users of Windows XP to 7.)

Answer

Kevin picture Kevin · Dec 8, 2009

The set command supports some limited calculation. In your case, you want: set /a result=(100*x)/y

Run set /? to see full documentation on what is supported. The /a switch does automatic variable substitution, so you can use x instead of %x%.