Inflation Calculator

See how inflation erodes purchasing power over time — and how much more you'll need in the future.

Step 1

Inflation Inputs

$

Amount in today's dollars to track.

%

US historical avg ~3%. Fed target: 2%.

yrs
📋 Inflation Results
Future Amount Needed
To match today's purchasing power
Purchasing Power in Future
What today's $ will buy then
Total Purchasing Power Lost
Purchasing Power Over Time
Real value (today's $)
Original amount