Inflation Calculator

Inflation Calculator
See the impact of inflation over time on your purchasing power.
Understanding Inflation

Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Purchasing Power

As inflation rises, every dollar you own buys a smaller percentage of a good or service. This calculator helps you visualize how much more money you'll need in the future to maintain your current lifestyle, or how much your money was worth in the past.

Logic & Formulas

The calculator uses the compound interest formula to project values:

Future Value (Forward Projection):

FV = Amount * (1 + Rate)^Years

Past Value (Reverse Projection):

PV = Amount / (1 + Rate)^Years