Inflation Calculator — Future Purchasing Power

Project a present amount forward with a constant annual inflation rate. Sample: 1,000 over 5 years at 3% → future ≈ 1,159.27. Educational — not economic advice Calculate a future amount with the compound inflation formula; example 1,000 over 5 years at 3% → ≈ 1,159.27.

How it works

Enter today’s amount, an annual inflation rate, and years. The page compounds forward. Not a CPI country matrix.

Formula

F = P × (1 + i)^n. Notes:

Assumes a constant rate each year.
Does not load official CPI tables by country.
Real vs nominal wages need more context than this sketch.

Example

Example: P=1000, i=3%, n=5 → F = 1000×1.03^5 ≈ 1159.27.

When to use it

Homework compounding with inflation.
Rough future sticker-price sketch.
Pair with CAGR/compound-interest pages.

Frequently asked questions

Sample?

≈1159.27.

Official CPI?

Enter your own rate; no country matrix.

Real wages?

Out of scope — educational compounding only.

Advice?

Educational only.

Important notice

Educational inflation only — not financial, tax, or investment advice.

References: Investopedia and standard textbook formulas.

Questions or feedback

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