Inflation Calculator

Calculate the impact of inflation on purchasing power over time.

Initial Amount ($)

Annual Inflation Rate (%)

Number of Years

$1,000.00

Today's Value

$1,343.92

Equivalent in 10 Years

25.6%

Purchasing Power Lost

$744.09

Real Value in 10 Yrs

What it Means

With 3.0% annual inflation, something that costs $1,000.00 today will cost $1,343.92 in 10 years.

Alternatively, $1,000.00 today will only be worth $744.09 in today's dollars after 10 years.

To preserve purchasing power, your savings need to grow at least 3.0% per year.