Finance & Money

Compound Interest Calculator

See how interest compounds on savings or an investment over time.

Compound interest pays interest on interest, so growth accelerates the longer money sits. This shows the total interest earned; add it to the principal for the final balance.

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What does 'compounds per year' mean?

How often interest is added to the balance — 12 for monthly, 4 for quarterly, 1 for annually. More frequent compounding grows the balance slightly faster.