⌁ Future Value Calculator
How It Works
Calculate what a current lump sum will grow to at a chosen rate and period. Use Future Value Calculator to explore how the main financial inputs change the payment, cost, return, or cash-flow result before making a decision.
The result is most useful when the inputs match the definitions used by this calculator. For this tool, the underlying method is: FV = PV × (1 + r)^n. Compare the output with the worked example, then change one meaningful input at a time to see how the result responds.
Understanding Future Value
Future Value is a financial calculation that uses the inputs shown above to estimate a payment, amount, rate, return, cost, or planning value.
Keep in mind: Financial calculations depend on assumptions and may not include every fee, tax, market change, or contractual term. Review the future value inputs and units before relying on the result.
When to Use This Calculator
Use Future Value Calculator to explore how the main financial inputs change the payment, cost, return, or cash-flow result before making a decision.
Practical tip: For this Future Value Calculator, change one financial assumption at a time—such as the rate, amount, contribution, fee, or tenure shown in the inputs—so you can see which factor drives the result.
Formula
FV = PV × (1 + r)^n
Example
$10,000 at 6% for 5 years grows to about $13,382.26.