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Interest Calculator

Calculate simple or compound interest on any amount.

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years

Simple interest

$150

Compound interest (monthly)

$161.47

Final value (compound)

$1,161.47

What is interest?

This interest calculator computes either simple or compound interest on a principal amount over time at a given annual rate.

Example

$1,000 at 5% simple interest for 3 years earns $150 in interest. The same at 5% compounded monthly earns $161.47.

Money-saving tips

  • Compound interest grows faster than simple interest over time.
  • Compare APR and APY when evaluating savings or loan products.
  • Higher compounding frequency means more interest earned or paid.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing nominal rate with effective rate.

Financial definitions

Nominal rate
The stated annual interest rate, not accounting for compounding.

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