Inflation Calculator
See how inflation affects money value over time
Use this when you need a fast, accurate result — no sign-up, works entirely in your browser.
Future value—
Real purchasing power—
How to Use
- Enter your details into the fields above.
- Click the calculate button to get your result instantly.
- Use the clear button to start a new calculation.
Example
- $100 in 2010, 3% average annual inflation, 12 years → Future value ≈ $142.58
- $5,000 today, 2.5% inflation, 20 years → Future cost ≈ $8,193.08; buying power down to ≈ $3,051.35
Formula
Future value = present value × (1 + inflation rate)years. It shows how much money loses purchasing power over time.
About Inflation Calculator
See how inflation affects money value over time. This free online tool gives you fast, accurate results without registration or downloads.
Everything runs locally in your browser, so your data is never uploaded or stored — privacy first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Inflation Calculator show? +
It shows how much a starting amount would be worth in the future given a set inflation rate, and the real purchasing power of that future value in today's dollars.
How is future value with inflation calculated? +
Future value = present value × (1 + annual inflation rate)^number of years.
Is this calculator free to use? +
Yes, it is completely free with no registration or download.