Inflation Calculator — simple
Calculate the effect of inflation on purchasing power.
How to use Inflation Calculator
Enter Your Original Amount
Locate the 'Original Amount' input field at the top of the calculator. Type the dollar amount you want to analyze in the text box (e.g., $10,000). The field accepts values from $0.01 to $999,999,999.
Select Your Start Year
Click the 'Start Year' dropdown menu below the amount field. Choose the year when you had the original purchasing power (ranges from 1913 to current year). The selection updates the inflation reference baseline automatically.
Select Your End Year
Click the 'End Year' dropdown menu to the right of Start Year. Select the target year you want to compare to (must be same year or later than Start Year). This determines what your money's equivalent value would be.
Click Calculate Button
Press the blue 'Calculate Inflation' button located below the date selectors. The tool processes your inputs instantly without page reload.
Review Results
View the 'Inflation Result' section showing: Equivalent Value (adjusted amount), Total Inflation Rate (percentage), Annual Average Inflation, and a detailed year-by-year breakdown table below the main results.