Inflation Calculator
Future value = Amount × (1 − Inflation ÷ 100)^Years1000 × (1 − 0.03)^10 ≈ $737.42
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Inflation Calculator
Enter an amount, an inflation rate and a time period to see what your money will be worth.
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Calculate Inflation Impact
Enter amount, rate and years to see the effect of inflation.
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Three clear steps
How to use this calculator
- 01
Enter today's amount
Type the amount of money in today's terms.
- 02
Set inflation rate
Enter the expected annual inflation rate.
- 03
Set time period
Enter the number of years to project forward.
- 04
See future value
Calculate to see the inflation-adjusted value.
The formula
How this calculation works
Each year the purchasing power decreases by the inflation rate. The formula compounds this decrease over the number of years.
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Worked examples
Each example follows the same formula used by the calculator.
What will $1,000 be worth in 10 years at 3% inflation?
1000 × (1 − 0.03)^10 ≈ $737.42≈ $737.42 in today's dollarsCommon questions
Questions about this calculation
What is the Inflation Calculator?
The Inflation Calculator helps you see how inflation affects purchasing power over time. Enter your values and select Calculate to get an instant result.
How is the result calculated?
Each year the purchasing power decreases by the inflation rate. The formula compounds this decrease over the number of years.
Can you show an example?
Example: What will $1,000 be worth in 10 years at 3% inflation? — ≈ $737.42 in today's dollars.
Is my data saved when I use the Inflation Calculator?
No. All calculations run locally in your browser. Your inputs and results are never uploaded, stored or shared with anyone.
Is the Inflation Calculator free to use?
Yes. The Inflation Calculator is completely free. No account, sign-up or payment is required. It works on mobile, tablet and desktop.
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