$
%
$
Optional.
Output
Output will appear here
Click in the output to select all text
Compound Interest & Investment Growth Calculator
Related tools
ROI (Return on Investment) Calculator
Calculate net profit, percentage ROI, and annualized rate of return on investments.
Roi calculatorReturn on investment
Featured
Loan Payment & Amortization Schedule Calculator
Calculate monthly loan payments, total interest paid, and full payoff summary.
Loan calculatorMonthly payment
Mortgage Payment & Escrow Calculator
Calculate monthly mortgage payments including principal, interest, property tax, and insurance.
Mortgage calculatorHome loan
Featured
Multi-Mode Percentage Calculator
Calculate X% of Y, percentage increase/decrease, percentage difference, and ratio.
PercentagePercent
This compound interest calculator projects how your savings or investment can grow over time based on your starting principal, interest rate, compounding frequency, and time horizon. It's a useful tool for savers comparing high-yield savings accounts, investors estimating long-term portfolio growth, and students learning how compounding works in finance. Enter your initial amount, annual interest rate, how often interest compounds (annually or monthly), and the number of years you plan to save, and the calculator instantly shows your projected balance and total interest earned. Seeing the difference compounding frequency makes over a long time horizon can be a powerful motivator for consistent saving and investing. The calculator is completely free, requires no account, and every calculation runs locally in your browser, meaning your financial figures are never uploaded or stored anywhere. Scroll down to enter your numbers and watch your projected growth appear instantly.
Features
- Calculates compound growth from principal, rate, and time
- Supports both annual and monthly compounding
- Shows total interest earned separately from principal
- Projects future balance over any custom time period
- Instant recalculation as you adjust any input
- Useful for savings accounts, CDs, and investment projections
Why use this compound interest & growth calculator?
- Instant projections with no manual math
- Fully private — no financial data is stored or uploaded
- Accurate standard compound interest formula
- Easy to compare different compounding frequencies
- Completely free with unlimited calculations
Frequently asked questions
What is compound interest?
Compound interest is interest calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods, causing growth to accelerate over time.
How does compounding frequency affect growth?
More frequent compounding (monthly vs. annually) results in slightly higher overall growth because interest is added to the balance more often, earning interest on interest sooner.
What is the formula for compound interest?
A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt), where P is principal, r is annual interest rate, n is compounding frequency per year, and t is time in years.
What is APY and how does it relate to compound interest?
Annual Percentage Yield (APY) reflects the real rate of return earned in a year, accounting for compounding, and is typically slightly higher than the stated nominal interest rate.
Is this calculator accurate for investment planning?
It provides a mathematically accurate projection based on a fixed rate, but real investments fluctuate, so treat results as an estimate rather than a guarantee.
Should I consult a financial advisor before investing based on these results?
Yes, this tool is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.