Inflation Calculator

Future nominal value and today's buying power under an assumed inflation rate.

Calculator Finance Updated Apr 20, 2026
How to Use
  1. Enter amount, inflation rate, and years.
  2. Both forward (future cost) and reverse (today's value) shown.
Input
Result

Historical context

Long-term average
US CPI averaged ~3.2% since 1913
Fed target
2% PCE — the policy benchmark

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