FIN-03 · Finance

Compound Interest Calculator

Estimate how a starting amount and repeated monthly contributions could grow at a constant annual rate. The result separates your deposits from calculated interest.

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Growth scenarioLOCAL COMPUTE
Projected balance$106,639.02
Total deposits$70,000
Calculated interest$36,639.02
Monthly periods120

iMonthly compounding; contributions are added at the end of each month.

METHOD

Use it without guessing.

  1. 01Enter a starting balance and monthly contribution.
  2. 02Set an annual rate and time horizon.
  3. 03Compare total contributions with the projected ending balance.
READ THE RESULT

What the number means

This model compounds monthly and assumes contributions are made at the end of each month. It uses a constant rate and does not model volatility, taxes, fees or inflation.

The output is a mathematical scenario, not a forecast or investment recommendation. Real returns vary and can be negative.

QUESTIONS

Before you rely on the output

What compounding frequency does this use?+

Monthly compounding with contributions added at the end of each month.

Is the annual rate guaranteed?+

No. It is an assumption for the calculation. Market, savings and lending rates can change.

Why is the result different from my bank?+

A bank may compound daily, apply tiered rates, round differently, charge fees or calculate contributions on different dates.