Money calculator

Simple interest calculator

Illustration for the simple interest calculator

Calculate simple interest from a starting amount, annual rate and time period.

Formula

Simple interest = starting amount × annual rate ÷ 100 × years. Total = starting amount + simple interest.

Worked example

At 5% simple interest, 1,000 earns 150 over 3 years, for a total of 1,150 before fees or taxes.

Assumptions and limits

For general information only. Estimates depend on the values and assumptions described here; local rules and individual circumstances can affect the result.

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