Free Inflation Calculator
See what an amount is worth after years of inflation — no signup, nothing sent to a server.
Equivalent amount in 10 years
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How to use the inflation calculator
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Enter the amount
Type the amount you want to adjust for inflation.
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Enter years and inflation rate
Type the number of years and the average annual inflation rate to apply.
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Choose a direction
Pick "Future cost" to project forward, or "Past value" to look backward.
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Read the result
The inflation-adjusted amount updates instantly as you change any input.
Example use cases
Financial planning
Estimate what future expenses like education or retirement will really cost.
Salary negotiations
Check whether a raise keeps pace with inflation over time.
Historical comparisons
Understand what an old price or salary would be worth today.
Frequently asked questions
How is future cost due to inflation calculated?
Future amount = amount × (1 + inflation rate)^years. This shows what today's amount will cost to buy the same goods in the future.
How is past value calculated?
Past value = amount ÷ (1 + inflation rate)^years. This shows what an amount today was equivalent to a number of years ago.
What inflation rate should I use?
A commonly used long-term average for India is around 5-7%, but actual inflation varies by year and country — use a rate that matches your assumptions or historical data.
Is anything I type sent to a server?
No. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser — nothing is transmitted or logged.