How it works
The selected inflation rate compounds once per year. Purchasing power applies the same factor in reverse.
Input query strings and outputs
Use an input name in this page’s URL as ?name=value, and join additional inputs with &. Portable shared links may instead use the compact ?ac= state parameter.
Input query strings
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?amount=Current amountMoney · Required · Default: 1,000
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?annualInflation=Annual inflationPercentage · Required · Default: 3
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?years=YearsNumber · Required · Default: 10
Outputs
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futureCostFuture costCurrency · Primary output
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purchasingPowerFuture purchasing power of current amountCurrency
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cumulativeInflationCumulative inflationPercentage
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purchasingPowerLostPurchasing power lostCurrency
Limits
Real inflation varies by year and by product.