Inflation Calculator
Enter an amount, inflation rate, and time period to see future purchasing power.
Future value (in today's dollars)
$0
Purchasing power lost: 0%
Future nominal value
$0
Purchasing power lost
$0
Percentage lost
0%
Annual loss rate
$0/yr
Worked example
With the default inputs shown below, this calculator returns the following results:
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Amount ($) | $100,000 |
| Inflation rate (%) | 3% |
| Time period (years) | 10 |
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Future value (in today's dollars) | $74,409 |
| Future nominal value | $100,000 |
| Purchasing power lost | $25,591 |
| Percentage lost | 25.6% |
| Annual loss rate | $2,559/yr |
Values shown are produced by this page in your browser; change any input to update them.
How to use the Inflation Calculator
- Amount ($) — default $100,000
- Inflation rate (%) — default 3%
- Time period (years) — default 10
- Press Calculate to update the results instantly.