Economic Analysis
Inflation Calculator
See how inflation erodes purchasing power over time. Calculate future value and real returns.
Initial Amount
$
Annual Inflation Rate
%
Time Period
Calculation Type
Loss
0%
Future Value
$0
adjusted for inflation
Initial Amount
$0
Total Inflation
$0
Purchasing Power
0%
How the formula works
Future Value = Initial × (1 + Inflation Rate)Time
- Future Value = Amount needed in future to match purchasing power
- Present Value = Current equivalent of a future amount
- Total Inflation = Future Value − Initial Amount (loss in purchasing power)
- Purchasing Power = (Initial / Future Value) × 100%