# Future Value Calculator > Grow a present amount at a fixed rate with selectable compounding. Page: https://askcalculators.com/calculator/future-value-calculator/ Definition: https://askcalculators.com/calculator/future-value-calculator/definition.json JSON Schema: https://askcalculators.com/calculator/future-value-calculator/schema.json Version: 1.0.0 Maintained by: AskCalculators (software project; not a credentialed reviewer) Qualified review: pending. Automated checks do not establish professional approval. Page status: Live Review status: Pending ## Use Open the calculator page and enter values. Query-string parameters can restore and bookmark a calculation. Example: https://askcalculators.com/calculator/future-value-calculator/?presentValue=10000&annualRate=6&years=5&compounding=12 ## Inputs - presentValue: Present value; type=money; required; default=10000; min=0 - annualRate: Annual rate; type=percent; required; default=6; min=-99; max=100 - years: Years; type=number; required; default=5; min=0; max=200 - compounding: Compounding periods per year; type=select; required; default=12; values=1|4|12|365 ## Outputs - futureValue: Future value; format=currency; primary - growth: Growth; format=currency - multiplier: Value multiplier; format=number ## Formula FV = PV × (1 + r/m)ᵐᵗ ## Rules - Empty optional inputs are undefined, not zero. - Hidden conditional inputs are ignored. - Do not invent missing required inputs.