Inflation Calculator
Calculate how inflation affects the purchasing power of your money over time. Compare values between any two years with custom or average inflation rates.
How to Use the Inflation Calculator
- Enter the dollar amount you want to adjust.
- Set the start and end years.
- Choose a direction: forward (future value) or backward (past value).
- Enter an inflation rate (3% is the historical US average).
- Click Calculate to see the adjusted value and purchasing power change.
About Inflation
Inflation measures the rate at which prices for goods and services increase over time, reducing purchasing power. The US historical average is approximately 3% per year. This calculator uses a constant annual rate for simplicity. Actual inflation varies year to year.
Features
- Forward and backward inflation adjustment
- Custom inflation rate support
- Year-by-year value tracking
- Purchasing power loss calculation
- 100% client-side for full privacy
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Disclaimer: This tool is provided as-is for informational and educational purposes only.