Free Inflation Calculator

See how buying power changes over time.

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About the Inflation Calculator

Free inflation calculator. Enter an amount, a number of years and an average inflation rate to see how much you'll need in future to keep the same buying power — and what today's money will be worth. Runs in your browser.

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter an amount

    The sum you're comparing.

  2. 2

    Set years & rate

    Time horizon and average inflation.

  3. 3

    See buying power

    Future need and today's worth.

Frequently asked questions

A long-run average of 2–3% is common for many economies, but it varies. Use a rate that matches your country and time horizon.

No — it compounds a single average rate. Real inflation changes year to year, so treat it as a planning estimate.

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