# Future Value of Cash Flows Calculator

> Compound a series of dated-by-period cash flows to a common future period.

Page: https://askcalculators.com/calculator/future-value-of-cash-flows-calculator/
Definition: https://askcalculators.com/calculator/future-value-of-cash-flows-calculator/definition.json
JSON Schema: https://askcalculators.com/calculator/future-value-of-cash-flows-calculator/schema.json
Version: 1.0.0
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Page status: Live
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## Use
Open the calculator page and enter values. Query-string parameters can restore and bookmark a calculation.
Example: https://askcalculators.com/calculator/future-value-of-cash-flows-calculator/?cashFlows=-1000%2C+200%2C+300%2C+400%2C+500&ratePerPeriod=5&futurePeriod=4

## Inputs
- cashFlows: Cash flows by period; type=text; required; default=-1000, 200, 300, 400, 500
- ratePerPeriod: Interest rate per period; type=percent; required; default=5; min=-99.99; max=1000
- futurePeriod: Target future period; type=number; required; default=4; min=0; max=1000

## Outputs
- futureValue: Future value at target period; format=currency; primary
- cashFlowTotal: Undiscounted cash-flow total; format=currency
- interestEffect: Compounding effect; format=currency
- cashFlowCount: Cash flows; format=integer

## Formula
FV at N = Σ CFₜ(1+i)^(N−t)

## Rules
- Empty optional inputs are undefined, not zero.
- Hidden conditional inputs are ignored.
- Do not invent missing required inputs.