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Compound Interest Calculator

Calculate how your savings and investments grow over time with the power of compound interest. Add monthly contributions to see the full picture.

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Results

Future Value
$54,713.58
Total Contributions
$34,000.00
Total Interest Earned
$20,713.58
Interest as % of Total
37.9%
Effective Annual Rate (EAR)
7.229%
Rule of 72 — Years to Double
10.3 years

Investment Growth Over Time

View Year-by-Year Breakdown (10 years)
YearBalanceContributionsInterest Earned
1$13,201.42$12,400.00$801.42
2$16,634.27$14,800.00$1,834.27
3$20,315.28$17,200.00$3,115.28
4$24,262.39$19,600.00$4,662.39
5$28,494.83$22,000.00$6,494.83
6$33,033.24$24,400.00$8,633.24
7$37,899.74$26,800.00$11,099.74
8$43,118.03$29,200.00$13,918.03
9$48,713.55$31,600.00$17,113.55
10$54,713.58$34,000.00$20,713.58

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Use the Compound Interest Calculator

  1. 1.Enter your starting balance in Initial Investment (can be $0 if starting from scratch).
  2. 2.Add a Monthly Contribution — how much you plan to add each month.
  3. 3.Enter your Annual Interest Rate — use your savings account APY or a historical average (7% for US stocks).
  4. 4.Set the number of Years you plan to invest.
  5. 5.Choose a Compounding Frequency — monthly is standard for most savings accounts.
  6. 6.Results update instantly. Expand Year-by-Year Breakdown to see your balance at each milestone.

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