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Compound Interest Simulator

See how a lump sum grows with compound interest, year by year, with optional monthly contributions.

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When to use it

$300 a month at 5% for 10 years
$10,000 lump sum at 5% for 10 years
See how interest overtakes contributions over 20 years

How to use it

1Step 1Fill in Starting amount
2Step 2Change a value and the result updates instantly
3Step 3Save or copy the result

If the result looks off

The result looks wrong

Check the units and the baseline first. Changing a value updates the result instantly.

I want the starting values back

Press reset to return to the initial state.

Frequently asked questions

Can I include monthly contributions?

Yes — enter a monthly amount and it compounds alongside your starting balance.

Do I see a yearly breakdown?

Yes. A table shows the balance and interest earned for each year.

Is the interest compounded monthly?

It compounds monthly, which matches how most savings accounts and funds report growth.

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