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Inflation Calculator
Adjust the value of money over time for inflation
What do you want to calculate?
$
%
To have the same purchasing power in 10 years
$1,343.92
That's a 34.4% increase from $1,000.00
Conversely, $1,000.00 today will only buy
$744.09 worth
of today's goods in 10 years
About Inflation Calculator
What is Inflation Calculator?
Understand how inflation erodes purchasing power over time. Calculate what past amounts are worth today, or what today's money will be worth in the future.
Features & Benefits
- Past to present value
- Future value projection
- Custom inflation rates
- Year-over-year comparison
- Real return calculation
- Purchasing power loss
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is inflation?
- The rate at which prices increase, reducing purchasing power. If inflation is 3%, $100 today buys what $103 bought last year.
- What's a typical inflation rate?
- Central banks target 2% annually. Historical US average is about 3%. Recent years have seen higher rates (5-8%).
- How does inflation affect savings?
- If savings earn less than inflation, purchasing power decreases. At 2% interest and 3% inflation, you lose 1% real value annually.
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