Finance & Money
Inflation Calculator
FV = PV × (1 + r)^n
Educational estimates only. Not medical, legal, tax, or financial advice.
Guide: Inflation Calculator
What it does
Applies compound inflation or deflation to nominal dollars.
How to use it
Enter amount, inflation rate, and years forward or backward.
Formula
Future ≈ Present × (1 + π)^n for constant inflation rate π.
Example
$100 at 3% inflation for 10 years ≈ $134 in equivalent nominal terms.
FAQs
Is real inflation constant?
No. This uses a single rate for illustration; CPI series differ by category.
Nominal vs real returns?
Subtract inflation from nominal return for a rough real rate.
Does this predict housing prices?
No—asset classes move differently from broad CPI.