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Adjusts money for inflation from amount, rate and years. Use when valuing future costs; differs from compound-interest-calculator by purchasing power vs investment growth. Returns future cost, real value today and yearly table. 100% client-side.
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Shows how inflation changes the purchasing power of money over time. Enter an amount, an annual inflation rate, and a number of years to see both the future numeric value and today's purchasing power.
Inflation erodes what money can buy, so a fixed amount loses value over time. Seeing that shift is essential for long-term savings, retirement planning, and setting realistic financial goals.
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Anyone planning long-term savings or retirement, comparing prices over time, or budgeting for future costs.
Enter the current amount
Enter the annual inflation rate as a percent
Enter the number of years
Read the loss in purchasing power and the future equivalent
Compare different rates or horizons to see the sensitivity
Use the real (after-inflation) figure when planning goals
$1,000 at 3% for 10 years → future value +34%, buying power falls about 26%$50,000 at 3% for 30 years → future value $121,363, buying power today $20,600$100,000 at 2% for 20 years → needs about $148,594 in 20 years to keep today's purchasing powerA $1,000,000 retirement goal at 3% inflation for 25 years must really be ≈ $2,094,000 in nominal termsDoes this tool support multiple currencies?
Yes, select your currency from the dropdown. All calculations run locally in your browser.
Why does the same amount buy less?
Inflation raises prices each year, so money goes less far.
What does future value mean?
The projected numeric amount after applying the rate.
What is today's value?
The amount today that purchases the same as the future value then.
Is my data shared?
No, everything runs locally in your browser.
What is the average inflation rate?
Historically around 2-3% in many developed economies, but it varies by period and region.
Why should I adjust retirement goals for inflation?
Because a fixed nominal goal buys less every year; real purchasing power is what matters.
Authoritative specifications, standards, and in-depth reading for Inflation Calculator.
Purchasing power loss
25.59%
Equivalent to today
$744.09
Would cost in the future
$1,343.92
In 10 years at 3% inflation, $1,000.00 today buys as much as $744.09 buys today.
Not financial advice
The results from this calculator are provided for general informational and educational purposes only. They are estimates based on the assumptions you enter and do not constitute financial, tax, legal, or investment advice, nor a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial product. Tax codes, rates, and regulations change frequently and vary by country, state, and local jurisdiction — and may differ based on your individual circumstances, employer plan rules, and provider policies. Always verify the figures with current official sources and consult a qualified financial, tax, or legal professional before making any financial decision. All calculations run privately in your browser; nothing you enter is sent to our servers.
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