Inflation Calculator

Explanation

This calculator applies compound inflation over years to estimate future amount and purchasing power change.

Formula

Future Cost = Current Amount × (1 + inflation rate)^years

This calculator applies compound inflation over years to estimate future amount and purchasing power change.

• Current Amount: Price or value today
• Inflation Rate: Annual inflation percentage
• Years: Projection period

Example

$1,000 current amount, 3% annual inflation, 10 years

1. Compute inflation factor over 10 years
2. Multiply current amount by factor
3. Derive purchasing power and value increase

You get future cost, cumulative inflation percentage, and purchasing power estimate.