CAGR Calculator

Calculate compound annual growth rate, total growth, real CAGR, and future projection from starting and ending values.

CAGR inputs

Calculate annualized growth between a starting value and ending value.

Initial valueFinal valueYearsInflation rate

CAGR

12.47%

Total growth

80%

Absolute growth

$8,000

Inflation-adjusted CAGR

9.73%

Five-year projection

$32,400

Assumes the same CAGR continues.

Formula

CAGR = (18,000 / 10,000)^(1 / 5) - 1

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How CAGR differs from total growth

CAGR converts total growth into a steady annualized rate over the selected number of years. It is useful for comparing investments or business metrics with different starting values and time periods.

Reading the inflation-adjusted result

The real CAGR subtracts the effect of inflation from nominal growth. Use it when you want to compare purchasing power, long-term portfolio performance, or revenue growth after price-level changes.