Inflation Calculator

Estimate a future amount using an assumed annual inflation rate and number of years.

How to use Inflation Calculator

  1. Enter Current amount, Annual inflation (%), Years.
  2. Choose Run tool to calculate or generate the result.
  3. Check the result and the limitations below before reusing it.

A practical example

Options:
{
  "a": 1000,
  "rate": 5,
  "years": 10
}

Example result:
{
  "futureEquivalent": 1628.89462678,
  "purchasingPower": 613.913253541
}

Limitations and common mistakes

Calculations use your inputs. Review the result and assumptions before use.

Calculations use your inputs. Review the result and assumptions before use.

Questions about Inflation Calculator

What input does Inflation Calculator need?

Input options: Current amount, Annual inflation (%), Years.

What does Inflation Calculator return?

Calculated result fields: futureEquivalent, purchasingPower.

What should I check before using Inflation Calculator results?

Calculations use your inputs. Review the result and assumptions before use.

Supported input and output

Input options: Current amount, Annual inflation (%), Years.

Calculated result fields: futureEquivalent, purchasingPower.

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