Inflation Calculator

Understand how inflation erodes purchasing power over time. Calculate what your money will be worth in the future.

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US avg: ~3% annually

How to Use

  1. 1. Enter the current dollar amount
  2. 2. Choose number of years
  3. 3. Set expected inflation rate (default 3%)
  4. 4. Click "Calculate Impact" to see results

Inflation Facts

  • • US average inflation: ~3% per year
  • • $100 in 1990 = ~$230 today
  • • Inflation compounds annually
  • • Higher inflation = less purchasing power

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Understanding Inflation's Impact on Your Money

Inflation is the gradual increase in prices over time, which reduces the purchasing power of your money. Our inflation calculator helps you understand how much your dollars will be worth in the future, allowing you to make better financial decisions.

Why Calculate Inflation?

Understanding inflation is crucial for long-term financial planning. Whether you're saving for retirement, planning major purchases, or evaluating investment returns, you need to account for inflation's effect on your purchasing power. A dollar today won't buy the same amount tomorrow.

How Inflation Compounds

Inflation compounds annually, meaning each year's inflation builds on the previous year's prices. Even at a modest 3% annual rate, prices double approximately every 24 years. This compounding effect is why