Compound Interest Calculator

Calculate compound interest, future value, interest earned, recurring deposits, effective annual rate, inflation-adjusted value, and savings goal…

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Compound Interest Calculator

Estimate future value, interest earned, regular deposits, goal savings, inflation impact, and compounding-frequency differences.

Compound growth: interest is added to your balance and can earn more interest in later periods, especially when the timeline is long.
Projection summary: final balance is $170,619, including $100,619 of estimated compound interest.
Final Balance$170,619After 20 years
Interest Earned$100,61959.0% of the final balance
Initial principal$10,000
Total deposits$60,000
Total deposited$70,000
Effective annual rate7.23%
Inflation-adjusted value$94,468
After-tax balance$170,619
Principal future value$40,387
Deposit future value$130,232

What-if scenarios

Invest for 5 more years$259,772
Rate increases by 1 percentage point$196,523
Rate decreases by 1 percentage point$148,612
Double the regular deposit$300,851

Year-by-year projection

YearTotal DepositsInterestBalanceReal Value
1$3,000$821$13,821$13,418
2$6,000$1,918$17,918$16,890
3$9,000$3,312$22,312$20,418
4$12,000$5,023$27,023$24,009
5$15,000$7,074$32,074$27,668
6$18,000$9,491$37,491$31,398
7$21,000$12,300$43,300$35,207
8$24,000$15,528$49,528$39,098
9$27,000$19,206$56,206$43,078
10$30,000$23,368$63,368$47,152
11$33,000$28,047$71,047$51,326
12$36,000$33,281$79,281$55,606
13$39,000$39,110$88,110$59,999
14$42,000$45,578$97,578$64,511
15$45,000$52,730$107,730$69,148
16$48,000$60,616$118,616$73,918
17$51,000$69,289$130,289$78,827
18$54,000$78,806$142,806$83,883
19$57,000$89,227$156,227$89,094
20$60,000$100,619$170,619$94,468

Formula

How compound interest is calculated

Compound interest grows by applying interest to the principal and to interest already earned. The calculator also estimates the future value of recurring deposits when you save or invest on a schedule.

Future value = principal × (1 + rate ÷ periods) ^ periods
Compound interest = final balance − principal − deposits

Planning note

Use the projection as an estimate

The result depends on the rate, compounding frequency, contribution timing, taxes, fees, and inflation assumptions you enter. Actual savings, investment, or loan outcomes can be different.

Real value = final balance ÷ (1 + inflation rate) ^ years
Effective annual rate = annualized return after compounding

Use cases

When to use this Compound Interest Calculator

Use it to estimate savings growth, investment compounding, recurring deposits, interest earned, and long-term goal planning.

Calculate future value with compound interest

Use the result as a planning estimate, then verify important savings, investment, tax, or borrowing decisions with a qualified professional.

Estimate interest earned on savings or investments

Use the result as a planning estimate, then verify important savings, investment, tax, or borrowing decisions with a qualified professional.

Compare daily, monthly, quarterly, annual, and continuous compounding

Use the result as a planning estimate, then verify important savings, investment, tax, or borrowing decisions with a qualified professional.

Project growth from regular weekly, monthly, or annual deposits

Use the result as a planning estimate, then verify important savings, investment, tax, or borrowing decisions with a qualified professional.

Find the deposit needed to reach a savings goal

Use the result as a planning estimate, then verify important savings, investment, tax, or borrowing decisions with a qualified professional.

Review inflation-adjusted value, after-tax balance, and what-if scenarios

Use the result as a planning estimate, then verify important savings, investment, tax, or borrowing decisions with a qualified professional.

Calculator details

Compound Interest Calculator formula, assumptions, and examples

Last updated: July 2026

Formula used

Formula used

Compound amount = principal × (1 + rate / n)^(n × time), plus recurring contributions when entered.

Assumptions

Assumptions

  • The rate and contribution schedule remain constant.
  • Taxes, fees, inflation, and withdrawals can change real results.
  • Investment returns are not guaranteed.

Example calculation

Example calculation

$1,000 compounded monthly at 6% for 5 years grows to about $1,349 before taxes and fees.

When to use this calculator

When to use this calculator

Use it to estimate growth from savings, investments, CDs, or recurring deposits.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer

This calculator is for estimation and educational use only. It does not replace professional financial, tax, legal, mortgage, investment, or accounting advice.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this compound interest calculator estimate?

It estimates future value, compound interest earned, total deposits, effective annual rate, inflation-adjusted value, after-tax balance, goal contribution needs, and compounding-frequency comparisons based on the values you enter.

What is compound interest?

Compound interest is interest calculated on both the original principal and previously earned interest. Over time, this can make balances grow faster than simple interest.

Does compounding frequency make a big difference?

More frequent compounding can increase the final balance, but the difference is usually modest unless the rate, timeline, or balance is large. The comparison tab helps you see the difference.

Can this calculator replace financial advice?

No. It is for educational planning only. Actual returns, savings rates, fees, taxes, inflation, account rules, and investment performance can vary. Review important decisions with a qualified professional.

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