Compound Interest Calculator

Calculate returns on your investments with compound interest

Investment Details

Maturity Amount

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Total Investment:₹0
Total Interest:₹0
Returns:0%

Investment Summary

Principal Amount₹1,00,000
Interest Rate8% per annum
Time Period5 Years
CompoundingYearly
Total Investment₹0
Total Interest₹0
Maturity Value₹0

Amount Breakdown

Investment Amount0%
Interest Earned0%
0%

Investment

0%

Interest

Year-by-Year Growth

YearInvestmentInterest EarnedTotal Value
1₹1,00,000₹8,000₹1,08,000
2₹1,00,000₹16,640₹1,16,640
3₹1,00,000₹25,971₹1,25,971
4₹1,00,000₹36,049₹1,36,049
5₹1,00,000₹46,933₹1,46,933

About Compound Interest

Formula

A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt)

A = Final Amount (Principal + Interest)

P = Principal Amount (Initial Investment)

r = Annual Interest Rate (in decimal)

n = Number of times interest is compounded per year

t = Time period in years

What is Compound Interest?

Compound interest is the interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest of previous periods. This means you earn interest on your interest, which can significantly increase your wealth over time. The power of compounding is often called the "eighth wonder of the world" due to its ability to grow wealth exponentially.

Key Benefits

  • Accelerated wealth growth through compounding effect
  • Higher returns compared to simple interest
  • More frequent compounding leads to higher returns
  • Long-term investments benefit significantly from compounding
  • Regular contributions amplify the compounding effect

Compounding Frequencies Explained

Yearly (n=1): Interest compounded once per year
Half-Yearly (n=2): Interest compounded twice per year
Quarterly (n=4): Interest compounded four times per year
Monthly (n=12): Interest compounded twelve times per year
Daily (n=365): Interest compounded every day

💡 Pro Tip

Start investing early and invest regularly to maximize the benefits of compound interest. Even small monthly contributions can lead to substantial wealth over long time periods due to the power of compounding.