How it works
Estimate future purchasing power of an unchanged cash amount under a constant assumed inflation rate.
real value = amount/(1+inflation)ᵗ
Worked example
Show example inputs and result
Current amount: 10,000 · Annual inflation: 4 · Years: 10.
- Result
- 6,755.64168826
Questions and answers
Why are some results rounded?
Results display up to 8 decimal places. Calculations use the unrounded values; very small values use scientific notation. JavaScript floating-point arithmetic can introduce tiny rounding differences.
Are my inputs sent to a server?
The calculator processes inputs in your browser. Its code does not send your values to a server.
Method reviewed: October 8, 2026 · Methods & accuracy