Inflation Calculator

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Inflation calculator

See what today's money will look like in the future, and what it takes to keep up.

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Equivalent cost in the future $0
  • Today's amount, in future prices$0
  • That amount's buying power today$0
  • Total price increase0%

Equivalent cost, year by year

About this inflation calculator

Estimate the future value of an amount after a chosen number of years of inflation.

How to use it

Enter the values requested by the calculator. Results update in your browser as you change the inputs. Review the assumptions shown on the calculator before using the result.

Formula

future value = present value × (1 + inflation rate)^years

Example

Enter an amount, annual inflation rate, and number of years to estimate its future purchasing-price equivalent.

Frequently asked questions

What does the inflation calculator show?

Estimate the future value of an amount after a chosen number of years of inflation.

Are the results exact?

The result is calculated from the inputs and assumptions shown on this page. For important financial, health, tax, or legal decisions, verify the result with an appropriate professional or authoritative source.