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Compound Interest Calculator

See the power of compounding — enter your principal, rate, contribution and time period.

Instant calculation

Calculate Compound Interest

Enter your savings details to see future value.

Your numbers stay in this browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.

Three clear steps

How to use this calculator

  1. 01

    Enter starting amount

    Type your initial deposit or current balance.

  2. 02

    Add contributions

    Enter any regular monthly amount you plan to add.

  3. 03

    Set rate and time

    Enter the expected annual return and number of years.

  4. 04

    See your future value

    Calculate to see total future value, total contributions and interest earned.

The formula

How this calculation works

Future value combines the compounded principal and the future value of a series of regular contributions. r is the periodic rate, n is the number of periods.

Compound Interest Calculator

FV = P(1+r)^n + C × ((1+r)^n − 1) ÷ r

Principal grows to $19,348, contributions add $104,185 → total ≈ $123,533

Check the method

Worked examples

Each example follows the same formula used by the calculator.

What will $5,000 with $200/month grow to at 7% over 20 years?

Principal grows to $19,348, contributions add $104,185 → total ≈ $123,533≈ $123,533

Common questions

Questions about this calculation

What is the Compound Interest Calculator?

The Compound Interest Calculator helps you calculate how your savings grow with compound interest over time. Enter your values and select Calculate to get an instant result.

How is the result calculated?

Future value combines the compounded principal and the future value of a series of regular contributions. r is the periodic rate, n is the number of periods.

Can you show an example?

Example: What will $5,000 with $200/month grow to at 7% over 20 years? — ≈ $123,533.

Is my data saved when I use the Compound Interest Calculator?

No. All calculations run locally in your browser. Your inputs and results are never uploaded, stored or shared with anyone.

Is the Compound Interest Calculator free to use?

Yes. The Compound Interest Calculator is completely free. No account, sign-up or payment is required. It works on mobile, tablet and desktop.