Compound Interest

Compound Interest and Savings Calculator

Calculate annual, monthly, and daily compound interest with visual charts.

Compare lump sum and regular deposit investment strategies, and visualize compound interest growth with real-time charts.

Calculation Settings
Enter investment type, amount, interest rate, and time period.

Lump sum: Total investment / Regular: Starting amount

Tell us whether the % you input is per year, per month, or per day.

Interest Rate (%)

Enter the percentage value (e.g., 5% → enter 5).

We convert your Per Year rate to an annualized 5% when running the calculation.

Investment Period (Years)

How long to invest (1-50 years)

Enter settings above and click 'Calculate'.

Why simulate compound interest?

Savings, investment, and loan products all rely on compounding schedules. Seeing the breakdown by period reveals the true cost or return.

This calculator mirrors those schedules with charts and tables so you can validate expectations before committing.

How to use it
  1. 1

    Select the investment style

    Choose lump sum or recurring deposits—the form adapts to each scenario.

  2. 2

    Match the compounding schedule

    Set the frequency (annual, monthly, or daily) and provide the corresponding rate in percent.

  3. 3

    Interpret the results

    Compare contributions, effective yield, and balances per period to plan your next move.

Use cases

Long-term savings
Evaluate whether monthly or annual compounding suits your retirement targets.
Emergency funds
Experiment with different currencies and rates to see when a cash cushion will reach your goal.
Loan planning
Estimate the interest portion of installment loans by switching to daily or monthly compounding.

FAQ

Does it account for taxes?
Outputs are pre-tax. Enter a net rate if you want an after-tax view.
Are inputs stored anywhere?
No. Everything resets when you refresh the page.
Does changing currency apply exchange rates?
Currency selection only affects number formatting—it does not convert values.