What is a Future Value Calculator?
The value of money is not constant; it changes over time due to inflation and earning potential. While inflation erodes value, returns on investments add to it. A Future Value (FV) calculator helps individuals and businesses estimate how much an investment made today will be worth in the future, given a specific interest rate. It is an essential tool for financial planning, helping you determine if your current savings are adequate to meet future goals.
How Does It Work?
The calculator operates on the principle of the 'Time Value of Money'. It takes your current investment amount, applies a compound interest rate over a specific period, and projects the final corpus.
Future Value Formula
Finzony uses the standard compound interest formula for precise estimation:
The Formula:
- FV= PV × (1 + r)^n
- FV= Future Value of the investment
- PV= Present Value (Initial Amount)
- r= Annual Interest Rate (in decimal)
- n= Number of years
Calculation Example
If you invest ₹1,00,000 today at an annual interest rate of 10.2% for 12 years:
- Present Value: ₹1,00,000
- Rate: 10.2%
- Time: 12 Years
- Future Value = 1,00,000 × (1 + 0.102)^12
- Result = ₹3,20,759
How to Use Finzony’s FV Calculator?
- Enter Initial Investment: Input the amount of money you are starting with (Present Value).
- Set Interest Rate: Use the slider to set the expected annual return percentage.
- Determine Period: Choose the number of years you intend to keep the money invested.
- View Result: The calculator instantly computes the maturity value and the total interest earned.
Why Calculate Future Value?
- Goal Clarity: Helps figure out if your savings will be enough for a car, home, or education.
- Investment Strategy: Allows you to adjust your savings rate if the projected future value falls short.
- Comparison: Compare different asset classes by changing the interest rate (e.g., FD vs Mutual Funds).
- Inflation Check: Understand the real growth of your money against rising costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Future Value and Present Value?
Present Value is what money is worth *today*. Future Value is what that same money will be worth *later* after earning interest. For example, ₹100 today (PV) might be worth ₹110 next year (FV) at 10% interest.
Does this calculator account for inflation?
This specific calculator projects nominal growth based on the interest rate. To account for inflation (real return), you should subtract the inflation rate from your expected interest rate before inputting it.
Can I use this for annuity calculations?
This calculator assumes a lump sum investment (one-time). For recurring payments (like SIP or RD), please use our SIP or Recurring Deposit calculators.