Compound & Simple Interest, Future Value
Local ProcessingCalculate future compound value A = P × (1 + r/n)^(n × t) from principal, rate, years, and compounding frequency.
How It Works & Processing Standards
Enter values above to calculate results automatically. Check each input field for guidance and units.
Example: Principal Deposit = 1000, annualRate = 0.12, Compounding Frequency per Year = 12, Duration (Years) = 1 → 1126.82503
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Four ways money grows with interest. Choose compound, simple, future value or present value under "Calculation".
Taxes and early-withdrawal rates are not included. Check your bank for the amount you will actually receive.
What You Can Do
- Compound
- principal × (1 + rate ÷ n)^(n × years). Monthly compounding is n = 12.
- Simple
- Interest = principal × rate × years, plus the total with principal.
- Future value
- What an amount grows to after n periods at a rate per period.
- Present value
- What a future amount is worth today.
How to Use Compound & Simple Interest, Future Value
- 1Choose a calculationCompound or simple for savings interest.
- 2Enter termsThe annual rate is in percent (3.5% → 3.5). For future and present value the rate per period is a decimal (0.035).
- 3Read the resultMoney is shown rounded; copying gives the unrounded value.
Examples
Common Use Cases
- The maturity amount of a term deposit
- Comparing compound and simple interest products
- Converting a target amount into today’s value
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What about monthly deposits?
Use the Savings Plan Calculator to compute the maturity amount of regular deposits.
What do I enter for compounding per year?
Annual 1, semiannual 2, quarterly 4, monthly 12, daily 365.
