CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is the rate at which an investment grows from its initial value to its final value, assuming it grows at a steady rate compounded annually. Formula: CAGR = (Final Value / Initial Value)^(1/n) – 1.

How do I calculate CAGR?

Divide the final value by the initial value, raise the result to the power of 1 divided by the number of years, then subtract 1. This tool does it instantly — just enter your values above.

CAGR Calculator – Free Compound Annual Growth Rate Tool

Q: What is the Rule of 72?

The Rule of 72 is a quick mental-math shortcut: divide 72 by your annual return rate to estimate how many years it takes to double your money. For example, at 12% per year, your money doubles in 72 ÷ 12 = 6 years.

Initial Investment

Annual Growth Rate — CAGR % per year

12 %

Investment Period — years

yrs

10 yrs

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Your Investment Will Grow To

Principal Invested

Total Gain

Total Return

Money Multiplied

📈 Growth Trajectory

Initial Investment

Final / Current Value

Investment Period — years

yrs

10 yrs

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Enter the starting and ending values of your investment to reveal its true annual growth rate.

Your Investment Grew At

per year, compounded annually

Initial Amount

Final Value

Total Gain

Total Return

📈 Growth Trajectory

Initial Investment

Target Goal Value

Expected CAGR — % per year

12 %

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Time to Reach Your Goal

Initial Amount

Target Value

Total Gain

Total Return

📈 Growth Trajectory

⚡ The Rule of 72 — Quick Doubling Reference

Divide 72 by your annual return rate to estimate how many years it takes to double your money.