CAGR Calculator
Calculate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from beginning value, ending value, and years. Runs locally in your browser. Free online tool — no sign-up.
Trust summary Engine tested · Specification checked · v1.1.0
- Input interpretation
- Enter values to calculate.
- Result
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- Model
- Compound annual growth rate as a percent.
- Scope
- Fixed rates and terms as entered; no fees or taxes unless modeled.
- Verification
- Engine tested · Specification checked · v1.1.0
- Named expert review
- Optional · Not performed
- Specification basis
- SEC Investor.gov / CFA curriculum — compound annual growth rate CAGR = (end/start)^(1/t) − 1
- Standard performance reporting identity for multi-year growth (not a guarantee of future returns)
Formulas
Core equations used by this calculator.
How to use
Enter the known values
Fill in each field with amounts and rates as labeled.
Calculate
Results update as you type; compare scenarios below when available.
Read the outputs
Check the result panel for the primary figure and supporting totals.
Example calculations
Common configurations with formula and result.
Worked example
10,000 → 18,000 over 5 years → CAGR ≈ 12.47%
CAGR calculator specification
Version 1.1.0 · Engine tested
- Engine tested 3 published cases
- Named expert review Not performed
- Calculation version 1.1.0
- Definition
- CAGR is the constant annual rate that takes a starting value to an ending value over a given time: CAGR = (end/start)^(1/years) − 1.
- What it calculates
- Compound annual growth rate as a percent.
- Inputs
- Values shown on the calculator form
- Outputs
- Primary result in the result panel
- Formula
CAGR = (end/start)^(1/t) − 1- Assumptions
- Fixed rates and terms as entered; no fees or taxes unless modeled.
- Calculation runs locally in the browser.
- Units
- Currency units as entered (dimensionless rates in %)
- Boundary conditions
- Zero or missing required fields yield zero or empty results.
- Negative inputs are treated as zero.
- Example
- 10,000 → 18,000 over 5 years → CAGR ≈ 12.47%
- Validation cases
3 published on this page
- 10000 → 18000 · 5 yr → ≈ 12.47%
- 100 → 100 · 3 yr → 0%
- 1000 → 2000 · 1 yr → 100%
- Specification basis
- SEC Investor.gov / CFA curriculum — compound annual growth rate CAGR = (end/start)^(1/t) − 1
- Standard performance reporting identity for multi-year growth (not a guarantee of future returns)
- Calculation version
- 1.1.0
Background
Interpretation and common distinctions.
About this calculator
CAGR is the constant annual rate that takes a starting value to an ending value over a given time: CAGR = (end/start)^(1/years) − 1.
Example
10,000 → 18,000 over 5 years → CAGR ≈ 12.47%
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Frequently asked questions
Key distinctions behind the calculation.
How does the CAGR Calculator work?
It uses CAGR = (end/start)^(1/t) − 1. All math runs locally in your browser.
Can I share my inputs?
Yes. Use Copy link in the result panel — the URL stores your current inputs.