How much is your money worth in 10, 20 or 30 years?
Enter starting amount, interest rate and time period.
Reach for this tool whenever a financial decision hinges on this type of calculation. Small differences in rate or term become large differences in total cost or return over multi-year horizons — differences that only become visible when you run the actual numbers.
The most consequential mistake is comparing financial figures that are not on the same basis — gross versus net, before-tax versus after-tax, or nominal versus inflation-adjusted. Always check whether figures you are comparing use the same definition.
A small business owner compares two financing options for new equipment: a 5-year bank loan at 5.2% versus a leasing arrangement with a monthly fee. The calculator translates both into a total cost figure, making the comparison straightforward.
FV = PV × (1 + r)^n, where r is the rate per period.