Compound Interest Calculator
Calculate how investments grow with compound interest. See final balance, total interest earned, and a year-by-year breakdown.
About the Compound Interest Calculator
Compound interest means you earn interest on your original money and also on the interest already added. The final amount is the principal multiplied by one plus the periodic rate, raised to the number of periods. With annual compounding that is the principal times (1 + r) to the power of the number of years.
How often interest is added matters, but less than people expect. Monthly instead of yearly compounding gives a slightly higher result, while time and rate have a much bigger effect. This is why starting early is so powerful: the longer money grows, the more of the final value comes from interest on interest.
A quick shortcut is the rule of 72: divide 72 by the annual rate to estimate the years needed to double your money. At 6% that is about 12 years; at 8%, about 9. Compounding also works against you on debt, which is why credit card balances grow quickly when only minimum payments are made.
Investing 5,000 at 7% a year for 10 years with annual compounding grows to about 9,835.76. With monthly compounding it reaches about 10,048.31.
Tips for best results
- Real investments do not earn a steady rate every year, so treat the result as an illustration, not a forecast.
- Fees and inflation reduce your real return. Subtract them from the rate for a more realistic picture.
How to use the Compound Interest Calculator
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Compound Interest Calculator free to use?
Yes — Compound Interest Calculator is completely free, unlimited, and requires no sign-up.
What is the rule of 72 and how does it relate to compound interest?
The rule of 72 is a shortcut: divide 72 by the annual interest rate to estimate how many years it takes to double your money. At 6% per year, money doubles in roughly 12 years.
Are the calculations accurate?
Yes — it uses the standard, widely accepted formula, so results are accurate and reliable.
Does it work on mobile and tablet?
Yes — Compound Interest Calculator works on any modern browser, including mobile and tablet, no app required.