Compound Interest Calculator

Calculate compound interest with any compounding frequency and optional regular deposits.

Compound interest earns interest on your interest. Choose how often it compounds to see the effect.

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Formula

Compound growthA = P(1 + r/k)^(k·t)k = compounds per year, t = years.

Frequently asked questions

Does compounding frequency matter much?

It helps, but with diminishing returns. Moving from annual to monthly compounding makes a noticeable difference; monthly to daily is tiny.

What is APY?

Annual Percentage Yield is the effective yearly rate after compounding: APY = (1 + r/k)^k − 1.