How do I use this compound interest calculator?
Enter a starting amount, monthly contribution, annual return rate and number of years. The calculator estimates the final balance, total contributions and interest earned.
Estimate investment growth, future value, interest earned and total contributions with a detailed compounding schedule.
Enter a starting amount, monthly contribution, annual return rate and number of years. The calculator estimates the final balance, total contributions and interest earned.
Compound interest means your balance can grow from both your original money and earlier interest. Over long periods, this can make time a powerful part of the result.
Interest earned is the estimated amount of growth above the starting amount and monthly contributions. It is the part of the final balance created by compounding.
Monthly contributions add new money regularly. Those deposits can also compound over time, which can make a large difference in long-term growth estimates.
No. This calculator is for simple planning and comparison. Real investment returns can change, and market-based investments can lose value.
Yes. The calculator allows daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly compounding. With the same rate and deposits, the selected frequency can change the projected balance.