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Compound Interest Calculator

Visualize the power of compounding and see how your savings or investments can grow over time.

Investment Details

Interest calculation for 5 years

Future investment value

$0

Total interest earned

$0

Initial balance

$5,000.00

Yearly rate → Compounded rate

5.00% → %

All-time rate of return (RoR)

↑ 0.00%

Yearly Breakdown

YearInterestContributionsBalance
0--$5,000.00

How to Use Compound Interest Calculator

To project your investment growth, provide the following details:

Initial Principal

The starting amount of money in your savings or investment.

Annual Interest Rate (%)

The expected yearly growth rate of your investment.

Years to Grow

The total number of years you plan to let your investment grow.

Regular Contributions

The additional amount you plan to save or invest regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Terminology

Principal

The initial amount of money you start with in your savings or investment account, before any interest or contributions are added.

Future Value

The total value of your investment at a specific point in the future, including your principal, all contributions, and the total accumulated interest.

Accumulated Interest

The total amount of interest earned over the entire duration of the investment. This includes interest earned on your principal and on previous interest payments.

Regular Contributions

Consistent amounts of money that you add to your investment over time (e.g., monthly or annually). These significantly boost your investment's growth potential.