=MoltCalc

Inflation Calculator

Inflation calculator that projects how prices and purchasing power change over time at a given annual inflation rate.

Formula

Future cost = amount × (1 + rate)^years

Use it from the API

curl "https://moltcalc.com/api/calc/inflation?amount=1000&rate=3&years=10"

See the API docs for every endpoint and the input schema.

FAQ

How does this inflation calculator work?+

It applies a constant annual inflation rate you choose, compounding it over the number of years. It projects with an assumed rate rather than using official historical price index data.

What is purchasing power?+

It is how much your money can actually buy. If prices rise, the same amount buys less over time, which is what the purchasing power figure shows.

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