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Simple & Compound Interest Calculators
Use our free and easy-to-use calculators to find out how much interest you can earn on your investments or how much you might pay on a loan.
Simple Interest Calculator
Compound Interest Calculator
Formulas
Simple Interest Formula
Simple interest is calculated only on the principal amount. The formula is:
Where:
I = Simple Interest
P = Principal Amount
R = Annual Interest Rate (as a decimal)
T = Time in years
The total amount is the principal plus the interest: .
Compound Interest Formula
Compound interest is calculated on the principal amount and the accumulated interest from previous periods. The formula is:
Where:
A = The future value of the investment/loan, including interest
P = Principal amount
R = Annual interest rate (as a decimal)
n = Number of times that interest is compounded per year
t = Time the money is invested for in years
The interest earned is the total amount minus the principal: .
How to Use the Calculator
Select Calculator: Click on either the "Simple Interest" or "Compound Interest" tab to choose the calculator you want to use.
Enter Your Details: Fill in the required fields:
Principal Amount: The initial money you're investing or borrowing.
Annual Interest Rate: The percentage rate per year.
Time Period: The duration of the investment. You can choose to enter this in
Days
,Weeks
,Months
, orYears
.Compounding Frequency (for Compound Interest): Select how often the interest is compounded (e.g., Monthly, Annually).
Calculate: Click the "Calculate" button.
View Results: The calculator will display the Interest Earned and the Total Amount in a clear results box below the button.
Example Calculation
Simple Interest Example
Let's calculate the simple interest for a principal of ₹10,000 at a 5% annual interest rate for 3 years.
Principal (): ₹10,000
Rate (): 5% or 0.05
Time (): 3 years
Formula:
Total Amount:
After 3 years, the simple interest earned will be ₹1,500, and the total amount will be ₹11,500.
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