Compound Interest Calculator

See how much your money grows when interest compounds over time.

Compound interest

How to use it

Enter the starting principal, annual interest rate, number of years, and how often interest compounds per year (1 = yearly, 12 = monthly, 365 = daily).

Formula

A = P × (1 + r ÷ n)n × t

Examples

Example: $1,000 at 7% compounded monthly for 10 years → about $2,009.66 (vs $1,700 simple).

Example: $500 at 5% yearly for 20 years → about $1,326.65.

Frequently asked questions

What is compound interest?
Interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest from previous periods.
How often should interest compound?
More frequent compounding grows money faster — daily beats monthly beats yearly at the same nominal rate.
What is the Rule of 72?
Roughly how many years to double your money: 72 ÷ annual rate. At 7%, about 10.3 years.

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