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Inflation Calculator

Estimate how inflation erodes purchasing power over time

Estimate how inflation erodes purchasing power over time. Enter an amount, annual inflation rate, and number of years.

Inflation estimate

Future Nominal Value

1,343.92

Purchasing Power Increase Needed

343.92

Estimate only — based on constant rate, not actual CPI data.

How to use

  1. Enter the starting amount in the Amount field.
  2. Set the annual inflation rate as a percentage.
  3. Set the number of years to project forward.
  4. Read the future nominal value and the purchasing power increase needed — all calculated in your browser.

Examples

  • An amount of 1000 at 3% annual inflation over 10 years produces a future nominal value of about 1343.92.
  • Using 7% over 20 years shows that today's 1000 would need roughly 3869.68 in nominal terms to match the same purchasing power.

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