Interest Calculator

Calculate simple interest and compound interest, total interest and final amount.

Calculate Interest

Enter the principal amount, interest rate and time period to calculate your interest.

This setting is used for compound interest.

Interest Calculation Result

Simple Interest ₹0.00
Principal Amount ₹0.00
Interest Rate 0%
Time Period 0
Simple Interest ₹0.00
Simple Interest Amount ₹0.00
Compound Interest ₹0.00
Compound Amount ₹0.00

Simple vs Compound Interest

Understand how interest is calculated on principal amounts over time.

Simple Interest

Simple interest is calculated on the original principal amount.

Compound Interest

Compound interest takes accumulated interest into account when calculating future interest.

Compounding Frequency

More frequent compounding can change the total interest earned or paid.

Interest Calculation Formulas

Simple interest is calculated using the following formula:

Simple Interest = P × R × T ÷ 100

Compound interest is calculated using:

A = P × (1 + R / n)ⁿᵀ

Where P is the principal, R is the annual interest rate, T is time in years and n is the number of compounding periods per year.

Interest Calculation Example

Suppose you invest ₹1,00,000 at an annual interest rate of 8% for 5 years.

Principal: ₹1,00,000
Interest Rate: 8% per year
Time: 5 years

Use the calculator above to compare the simple interest and compound interest results.

Interest Calculator FAQs

What is simple interest?

Simple interest is calculated only on the original principal amount using the interest rate and time period.

What is compound interest?

Compound interest is calculated on the principal amount plus accumulated interest according to the selected compounding frequency.

What is the difference between simple and compound interest?

Simple interest is calculated on the original principal, while compound interest can earn interest on previously accumulated interest.

Can I use this calculator for investments?

Yes. The calculator can be used to estimate interest on investments, deposits, loans or other financial amounts where simple or compound interest applies.

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Important: This interest calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Actual interest earned or payable may differ because of lender, bank, investment product, compounding method, fees, taxes and other applicable terms.