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CAGR Calculator (Compound Annual Growth Rate)

Finds the compound annual growth rate from a starting value, an ending value, and the number of years. You can also project the value forward at that same rate.

How to use
  1. Enter the beginning value and the ending value.
  2. Enter the number of years between them.
Years
Compound annual growth rate
+8.45%

$10,000 → $15,000 over 5 yrs

Total return
+50.00%
Profit / loss
+$5,000.00
Multiplier
1.500×
Doubling time
8.5 yrs
Forecast value
$22,500
Forecast gain
+$7,500
Estimates for general information, not financial advice. Confirm figures before making money decisions.
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How it's calculated

CAGR = (End ÷ Start)^(1 ÷ n) − 1

End = ending value, Start = starting value, n = number of years held. Gives the constant yearly growth rate; doubling time = ln 2 ÷ ln(1 + CAGR).

Common questions

What does CAGR actually tell me?

It is the steady yearly growth rate that would take you from the start value to the end value over the period, smoothing out the ups and downs along the way.

How is CAGR calculated?

CAGR equals (ending value / beginning value) raised to the power of 1 divided by the number of years, minus 1.

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