Inflation Calculator
Find out what any dollar amount from history is worth in today's money — or vice versa. Uses US Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI data from 1913 through 2024.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the inflation calculator show?
It shows how much a given amount of money in a past year is worth today, or how much a future amount needs to be to match today's purchasing power. This accounts for the eroding effect of inflation on purchasing power over time.
What is the average historical US inflation rate?
The long-term average US inflation rate is approximately 3.1% per year since 1913. Periods of high inflation (1970s: 7–13%) and very low inflation (2009–2020: 0–2%) both occurred.
How does inflation affect savings?
Money in a low-yield savings account may lose real purchasing power if the interest rate is below inflation. At 3% inflation, $10,000 loses roughly $300 in real value per year if not invested to match or beat inflation.