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Compound interest calculator

Estimate investment growth with a fixed rate and compounding schedule.

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Compound interest calculator

Use the same currency for all amounts.

%
years
Result

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Help and method

Balance = principal × (1 + annual rate ÷ 100 ÷ frequency) raised to (frequency × years). Assumes a constant nominal rate, no deposits, fees, tax or inflation.

Methods and reliability

Worked example

An example you can try or adapt to your own values.

Starting amount
1,000
Annual rate
5
Years
2
How often the return is added
Annually

Result

Ending balance: 1,102.50 (same currency) Interest earned: 102.50 (same currency)

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Details

This is an educational estimate using a fixed annual rate. It does not include taxes, fees, deposits, or changing rates.