Inflation Calculator
See how inflation changes the value of money over time — future prices and today's purchasing power. — free, fast and private.
Example: $1,000 at 3% inflation for 10 years → future cost about $1,343.92; $1,000 in 10 years will buy what about $744.09 buys today.
How to use Inflation Calculator
- Enter an amount of money.
- Enter the average annual inflation rate.
- Enter the number of years.
- Click Calculate to see the future cost and what the amount will be worth in today's money.
Note: this tool runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does inflation change prices?
Future price = amount × (1 + inflation rate)^years. At 3% inflation, something costing $1,000 today costs about $1,344 in 10 years.
What inflation rate should I use?
Many countries target about 2% a year; recent US inflation has averaged around 3%. Use your country's long-term average for planning.
What is purchasing power?
It is what your money can actually buy. If prices rise 3% a year, $1,000 today buys what about $744 buys in 10 years.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. All calculations run in your browser and your numbers are never sent to a server.