Inflation Adjustment Calculator
Calculate the real value of money adjusted for inflation. Convert past dollars to today's value or project future purchasing power.
Inflation erodes purchasing power over time. A dollar today won't buy what it did 20 years ago. This calculator helps you understand how inflation affects money's value, converting between different time periods to reveal the true purchasing power.
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Common use cases
- Retirement planning
- Salary negotiation
- Historical price comparisons
- Investment return analysis
- Contract value adjustments
How to use
- Enter the original amount
- Input the expected annual inflation rate
- Specify the number of years
- Choose whether to inflate (past to future) or deflate (future to past)
- View the adjusted value
FAQ
What is a typical inflation rate?
Historically, developed economies average 2-3% annual inflation. It can vary significantly based on economic conditions.
How does inflation affect savings?
If your savings earn less interest than inflation, you're losing purchasing power even as your nominal balance grows.
What is real vs nominal value?
Nominal value is the face value. Real value adjusts for inflation to show actual purchasing power.
This calculator provides illustrative estimates for planning purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice.