Rate of Return Calculator
Find the annualized rate of return from an investment's starting and ending value over a number of years.
Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.
Enter the starting and ending values and the years.
Show the working
- CAGR = (end ÷ start)^(1 ÷ years) − 1
How to use it
Enter the starting and ending values and the years.
Enter amounts without commas or with them; rates are percentages (5 for 5%). Negative amounts are allowed where a sign means money paid out.
Key facts
rate = (end ÷ start)^(1 ÷ years) − 1
Questions
What return turns $10,000 into $30,000 in 12 years?
9.5873% a year.
Formulas
rate = (end ÷ start)^(1 ÷ years) − 1
Sources
Limitations
- Results are estimates for planning, not offers or financial advice; lenders and banks may round, count days or time payments differently.
- Rates are nominal annual rates compounded as you choose; payments at a different frequency use the equivalent periodic rate.