Simple vs Compound
Same rate, dramatically different results

Enter principal, rate, and years to see the difference in real time.

Principal
Annual Rate (%)
Years
Simple Interest
Interest on principal only
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Total Interestβ€”
Return Rateβ€”
Compound Interest
Interest on interest too
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Total Interestβ€”
Return Rateβ€”
Compound earns more by
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Compound growth multiple
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