Online Interest Calculator โ€“ Instantly Estimate Simple & Compound Interest

Interest Calculator

๐Ÿ’ฐ Interest Calculator

Calculate simple and compound interest

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Whether you’re investing savings, repaying loans, or planning your financial future, our Interest Calculator helps you determine how your money grows โ€” or how much you owe โ€” with precise calculations.
This free tool supports both simple and compound interest, offering flexibility for every use case: loans, investments, or education planning.

๐Ÿงฎ What What Is an Interest Calculator?

An Interest Calculator is a tool that lets you estimate interest earnings or payments based on your principal amount, interest rate, time period, and compounding frequency. Use it to:

  • Forecast loan costs
  • Plan savings growth
  • Compare interest types
  • Calculate total returns

Perfect for comparing simple vs. compound interest in real-time.

How It Works?

  • Input the principal amount
  • Select interest type โ€“ simple or compound
  • Enter interest rate and duration
  • Choose compounding frequency (for compound)
  • Click Calculate

Youโ€™ll instantly see:

  • Total interest earned/owed
  • Final amount
  • Effective growth rate

Why Use Our Interest Calculator?

  • Choose between simple & compound interest
  • deal for loans, savings, or business planning
  • Mobile-optimized, no downloads required
  • Easy to modify inputs and re-calculate
  • Privacy guaranteed โ€“ no data stored

This calculator is based on formulas used by major banks and reviewed by certified finance educators, ensuring accurate and trustworthy results.

Simple vs. Compound Interest

FeatureSimple InterestCompound Interest
FormulaP ร— R ร— T / 100P ร— (1 + R/N)^(Nร—T)
GrowthLinearExponential
use CaseShort-term loansLong-term ivestments

Example Use Case

  • Investing $5,000 at 8% interest:
    Simple: Straightforward growth
  • Compound: Interest on interest leads to faster gains
  • Choose monthly compounding to simulate real bank scenarios

Want to see post-tax returns? Use our Tax Calculator for accurate earnings after deductions.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):

Yes, completely free โ€” no ads, no sign-up.

Yes, it works for both use cases.

Yes. Choose the frequency that matches your scenario.

Simple is flat growth. Compound reinvests the interest, growing faster.