CAGR — Compound Annual Growth Rate — is the rate at which an investment grows from its beginning value to its ending value over a period of years, assuming profits are reinvested at the end of each period. It is the most widely used metric to compare investment performance, business revenue growth, ...
COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
14.87% CAGR
Total return: 100% · Gain: $10,000.00
CAGR
14.87%
TOTAL RETURN
100%
ABSOLUTE GAIN
$10,000.00
DOUBLE IN
4.8 yrs
📐 Rule of 72: at 14.87% CAGR, money doubles every 4.8 years
COMPOUND vs SIMPLE GROWTH
✓ Compounding advantage: $2,565.14 extra vs simple interest
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To calculate CAGR: enter the beginning value, ending value, and number of years. The calculator instantly shows the compound annual growth rate, total return percentage, and absolute gain.
To project future value: switch to "Future Value" mode, enter the beginning value, expected CAGR percentage, and number of years. The calculator shows what your investment will be worth.
To find years to target: switch to "Years to Target" mode, enter the beginning value, target ending value, and expected annual growth rate.
The live diagram shows year-by-year growth, comparing compound growth against a simple (non-compounded) growth line to visualise the power of compounding.
An investment grows from $10,000 to $20,000 over 5 years. CAGR = (20,000/10,000)^(1/5) − 1 = 2^0.2 − 1 = 14.87%. This means the investment grew at 14.87% per year on average, compounded. Total return: 100%. Note: if the same $10,000 had grown at a flat 14.87% simple interest (not compounded), it would only reach $17,435 — compounding added an extra $2,565 over 5 years.
| CAGR | 5 Years | 10 Years | 20 Years | 30 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | $12,763.00 | $16,289.00 | $26,533.00 | $43,219.00 |
| 7% | $14,026.00 | $19,672.00 | $38,697.00 | $76,123.00 |
| 10% | $16,105.00 | $25,937.00 | $67,275.00 | $174,494.00 |
| 12% | $17,623.00 | $31,058.00 | $96,463.00 | $299,599.00 |
| 15% | $20,114.00 | $40,456.00 | $163,665.00 | $662,118.00 |
| 20% | $24,883.00 | $61,917.00 | $383,376.00 | $2,373,763.00 |
Formula: FV = $10,000 × (1 + CAGR)^Years
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Formula: CAGR = (End/Start)^(1/Years) − 1 · FV = PV × (1+r)^n · Rule of 72: Years to double = 72/CAGR · Last updated: April 25, 2026 · Formula verified by EagleCalculator team · For informational purposes only · Eagle-eyed accuracy for every calculation.