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Compound Interest Calculator

Estimate how a starting amount and recurring contributions could grow over time using a return or APY assumption. The result is a scenario estimate, not a guaranteed return.

Compound interest inputs

Balance, contributions and return

Project a balance from starting amount, recurring contributions, return and compounding.

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years
More inputsOptional timing, yearly table and regional currency formatting.
More growth inputsContribution timing and yearly table display.
Region and currencyChanges defaults and currency formatting only.

Region settings change defaults, labels, units and formatting only. They do not convert currencies or provide tax advice. USD defaults change currency formatting only.

Result updated. Estimated ending balance $54,820.

Result summary

Ending balance

Growth estimate

$54,820

The estimate shows growth under the contribution and return assumptions entered.

Key numbers

Interest / growth
$13,820
Contributions
$41,000

Key takeaway

With the contribution and return assumptions entered, the estimated ending balance is $54,820 after 10 years.

Growth result

Ending balance, contributions and interest/growth.

Starting amount
$5,000
Recurring contributions
$36,000
Total contributions
$41,000
Interest / growth earned
$13,820
Estimated ending balance
$54,820

Key projection metrics

Effective rate, contribution count and final-year growth.

Total contributions
$41,000
Interest / growth earned
$13,820
Effective annual rate
5.12%
Contribution count
120
Final-year growth
$2,573
Yearly projectionA year-by-year view of balance, contributions and growth.
Year 1$3,600 contributed, $339 interest/growth.
$8,939
Year 2$3,600 contributed, $541 interest/growth.
$13,080
Year 3$3,600 contributed, $753 interest/growth.
$17,433
Year 4$3,600 contributed, $976 interest/growth.
$22,009
Year 5$3,600 contributed, $1,210 interest/growth.
$26,819
Year 6$3,600 contributed, $1,456 interest/growth.
$31,874
Year 7$3,600 contributed, $1,714 interest/growth.
$37,189
Year 8$3,600 contributed, $1,986 interest/growth.
$42,775
Year 9$3,600 contributed, $2,272 interest/growth.
$48,647
Year 10$3,600 contributed, $2,573 interest/growth.
$54,820

Warnings to note

  • Return assumptions are estimates, not guarantees.
  • This estimate does not include tax, fees, inflation or market volatility.

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General estimate only

This calculator provides general estimates only. It is not financial, tax, legal, accounting or investment advice. Return assumptions are not guaranteed and tax, fees, inflation and market volatility are not included.

How this compound interest calculator works

The calculator starts with the amount entered, adds recurring contributions at the selected frequency and applies the return assumption at the selected compounding frequency. It then estimates the ending balance, total contributions and interest or growth earned.

Starting amount, contributions and compounding

The starting amount is included in total contributions. Recurring contributions are added at the start or end of each contribution period, depending on the More inputs setting. Compounding frequency controls how often estimated interest or growth is applied to the balance.

Contribution frequency vs compounding frequency

Contribution frequency is how often money is added. Compounding frequency is how often the return assumption is applied. They can be different, so the calculator uses a consistent projection schedule to combine both timing choices.

Why return assumptions are not guarantees

The annual return or APY field is only an assumption for this estimate. Actual savings interest, investment returns, fees and inflation can change over time, so the result should be read as a scenario rather than a promise.

What this calculator does not include

This calculator does not provide financial, tax, legal, accounting or investment advice. It does not choose investments, guarantee returns or include tax, fees, inflation, market volatility, withdrawal rules or changing contribution amounts.

Key terms and assumptionsCompound growth, contribution timing, compounding frequency, yearly rows, region settings and return-assumption limits.
Compound growth
Interest or growth is applied at the selected compounding frequency and can then earn additional growth in later periods.
Total contributions
Total contributions include the starting amount plus all recurring contributions made during the projection.
Annual return / APY
The annual return or APY is an assumption used for the estimate. It is not guaranteed.
Contribution timing
Start-of-period contributions have slightly more time to compound than end-of-period contributions.
Yearly projection
Yearly rows aggregate estimated contributions, interest or growth and ending balance for each projected year.
Region settings
Region settings change defaults and currency formatting only. They do not convert exchange rates.
General estimate
The calculator excludes tax, fees, inflation, market volatility, investment selection, changing returns and financial advice.

Guides and methodology

Plain-English notes that explain the assumptions behind related calculators and tools.

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FAQs

What is compound interest?

Compound interest means interest or growth can earn additional interest or growth over time.

Can I include monthly contributions?

Yes. Choose the contribution amount and contribution frequency that match the estimate you want to test.

What is compounding frequency?

It is how often interest or growth is applied to the balance in the projection.

Is annual return guaranteed?

No. The annual return or APY entered is only an assumption for this estimate.

Does this include tax or inflation?

No. It does not include tax, fees, inflation, market volatility or investment selection.

Can the return be negative?

Yes. Negative returns are allowed down to a safe limit for scenario testing.

Why does contribution timing matter?

Contributions made earlier have more time to compound than contributions made later.

How is this different from the savings goal calculator?

The compound interest calculator projects growth over a fixed time. The savings goal calculator focuses on reaching a target amount or target date.