Step-by-step instructions
- Enter or select Starting amount.
- Enter or select Annual rate (%).
- Enter or select Years.
- Enter or select Compounds per year.
- Tap Calculate.
- Review the result shown directly below the calculator.
Future Value Calculator
Calculate future value of a lump sum with compound growth.
How to use the Future Value Calculator
Calculate future value of a lump sum with compound growth.
What the inputs mean
- Starting amount
- Enter the value requested by this field label.
- Annual rate (%)
- Enter the percentage value requested by the calculator.
- Years
- Enter the value requested by this field label.
- Compounds per year
- Enter the value requested by this field label.
Formula or calculation method
The calculator applies the standard mathematical relationship for the labeled inputs and returns the computed result automatically.
Example
Try entering realistic values for Starting amount and Annual rate (%), then tap Calculate to see how the result changes.
How to understand the result
Use the result as an estimate based on the values you entered. For planning decisions, double-check that the input units and assumptions match your real situation.
Tip: Keep all values in compatible units and use values from the same time period when the calculator compares two amounts.