Inflation Calculator

See how inflation erodes purchasing power: enter an amount, an inflation rate, and a number of years to project future cost and loss of value.

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Equivalent value in 10 years
$13,439.16
Future purchasing power of today's amount
$7,440.94
Loss of purchasing power
$2,559.06

About the Inflation Calculator

Inflation steadily reduces what a dollar buys. Even a modest 3% annual rate roughly halves purchasing power in 24 years — a big deal for cash held over decades.

Use this calculator to plan for retirement, college savings, or any long-horizon goal where keeping pace with inflation matters.

Frequently asked questions

The U.S. long-term average is around 3% per year, though shorter periods vary widely. Use the rate that matches your time horizon.

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