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Compound Interest Calculator

See how money grows with compound interest, including regular deposits, inflation and tax.

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Quick answer: the compound interest formula

A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt). Investing ₹1,00,000 and adding ₹5,000 a month at 8% compounded monthly for 10 years grows to ₹11,36,694.20, of which ₹4,36,694.20 is interest.

Overview of the Compound Interest Calculator

Compound interest means you earn interest on your interest, so money grows faster over time. This calculator takes an initial amount, regular monthly deposits, the interest rate, the period and the compounding frequency and shows the end balance, the interest earned and a year-by-year table.

Time and rate matter most: the table on this page shows how a few extra years or a couple of extra percentage points change the result dramatically. Add inflation to see what the money will be worth in today's terms, and tax to see the after-tax growth. For a goal-based plan use the Savings Calculator.

How We Calculate

The calculator applies the standard financial formulas step by step.

  1. Convert the annual rate into a growth factor for each month, using your chosen compounding: (1 + rate ÷ n)^(n ÷ 12).
  2. Start with the initial amount and, for each month, add the growth and then the deposit (or the deposit first if you choose the start of the month).
  3. Raise the deposit once a year if you set an annual increase.
  4. Repeat for every month of the period, recording the balance each year.
  5. Subtract total deposits from the end balance to get the interest earned; divide by (1 + inflation)^years for the value in today's money.
balance = P × (1 + r/n)^(n·t) + deposits compounded
monthly factor = (1 + r/n)^(n/12)
interest = end balance − total deposits
Worked example — compound interest calculator
ItemAmount
Starting amount₹1,00,000.00
Total deposits₹6,00,000.00
Interest earned₹4,36,694.20
End balance₹11,36,694.20
Interest as a share of end balance38.4%
Value after different periods and rates (compound interest calculator)
Years6% p.a.8% p.a.10% p.a.
5 years₹4,83,735.17₹5,16,368.85₹5,51,716.25
10 years₹10,01,336.41₹11,36,694.20₹12,94,929.04
15 years₹16,99,502.92₹20,60,883.26₹25,17,743.69
20 years₹26,41,224.92₹34,37,782.36₹45,29,651.54
25 years₹39,11,466.79₹54,89,149.57₹78,39,861.52

Compound Interest Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

What is compound interest?

Interest calculated on both the original amount and the interest already earned, so growth accelerates over time.

What is the compound interest formula?

A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt), where P is the principal, r the annual rate, n the compounding periods per year and t the years.

How does compounding frequency matter?

More frequent compounding earns slightly more: monthly beats annual at the same stated rate. The effect is small compared with rate and time.

What is the Rule of 72?

Divide 72 by the annual rate to estimate the years to double your money: at 8%, about 9 years.

Do regular deposits make a big difference?

Yes. In many long-term plans most of the end balance comes from interest on contributions, which is why starting early helps.

Does the calculator include inflation and tax?

Optionally: enter an inflation rate to see the value in today's money and a tax rate to reduce the yearly return.

How is the compound interest calculator calculated?

It uses the standard formula: balance = P × (1 + r/n)^(n·t) + deposits compounded The full method and a worked example are shown on this page.

Is this financial advice?

No. The calculator gives estimates for planning and learning. Real offers vary by lender, product and date, so confirm the details with your bank, lender or a qualified adviser before deciding.

Can I use another currency?

Yes. The maths is identical in any currency; only the currency symbol shown in the results differs.

Is my data stored?

No. Everything is calculated in your browser and nothing you enter is uploaded or saved.

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