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Inflation calculator

Raise a price by an inflation rate you enter, for the number of years you enter, with no other changes.

The answer

Future price = price today × (1 + yearly rate ÷ 100) raised to the years. The increase is the future price minus today’s price. The rate is the one you type.

Result

$134.39

Price after inflation

Increase
$34.39

How this works

Add 1 to the yearly rate written as a decimal, raise it to the number of years, and multiply by today’s price. $100 at 3% for 10 years is $134.39. The increase is $34.39.

This page does not look up a consumer price index. A year with a different rate than the one you type will not match the result. Enter the rate you want to plan with.

Examples

  • $100 at 3% for 10 years

    The price is $134.39. The increase is $34.39.

Common mistakes

  • ×

    Using a monthly rate in the yearly field.

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    Reading the result as a forecast from an official index.

Frequently asked questions

Will this use last year’s inflation figure?

No. Enter the rate. A blank official figure is not filled in.

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