CAGR Calculator

Measure the compound annual growth rate between two positive values.

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What is this calculator?

Measure the compound annual growth rate between two positive values.

What can you use it for?

Use this tool to compare a financial scenario using the assumptions you control. Measure the compound annual growth rate between two positive values.

How to use it

  1. Enter starting value.
  2. Enter ending value.
  3. Enter years.
  4. Select Calculate (or Generate for random tools).
  5. Read the answer and any additional results below the form. Check the units and the limits of the method.

Formula and method

Result = ((ending value/starting value)^(1/years)-1) × 100

The formula uses the units and definitions shown above. Each input is substituted before the arithmetic is evaluated; the calculated output is rounded for display.

Worked example

Starting value: 10000, Ending value: 20000, Years: 5. The result is 14.8698355 % (result).

Assumptions and limits

This is a mathematical estimate using the values you enter. Confirm real product terms, fees, tax rules and dates before acting on it.

Frequently asked questions

What inputs does the CAGR Calculator need?

Use starting value, ending value, years. Read the answer and any additional results below the form. Check the units and the limits of the method.

What assumptions apply to the CAGR Calculator?

This is a mathematical estimate using the values you enter. Confirm real product terms, fees, tax rules and dates before acting on it.

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