Future Savings Value Calculator
The Future Savings Value Calculator helps you estimate how much your savings will grow over time with a given interest rate.
By inputting your initial deposit amount, the annual interest rate, and the number of periods the money will be saved, you can calculate the future value of your investment.
Plain Text Formula:
Future Value = Initial Savings × (1 + Interest Rate) ^ Number of Periods
Step-by-Step Guide:
Enter the Initial Savings: This is the amount of money you deposit into your savings account at the beginning. For example, if you deposit $10,000, enter 10000.
Input the Interest Rate: This is the annual interest rate expressed as a decimal. For a 5% interest rate, input 0.05.
Specify the Number of Periods: Enter the total number of periods the money will be saved. For example, if you plan to save for 15 years, enter 15.
Calculate the Future Value: Use the formula to find out how much your savings will grow. Plug the values into the formula:
Future Value = Initial Savings × (1 + Interest Rate) ^ Number of Periods
For example:
Initial Savings = $10,000
Interest Rate = 0.05
Number of Periods = 15 years
Calculate:
Future Value = $10,000 × (1 + 0.05) ^ 15
Future Value = $10,000 × (1.05) ^ 15
Future Value ≈ $20,789.25
Real-Life Example:
Imagine you have $10,000 that you want to invest in a savings account with an annual interest rate of 5%, compounded annually. You plan to leave this money in the account for 15 years. Using the Future Savings Value Calculator:
Initial Savings:
$10,000
Interest Rate:
5% (0.05)
Number of Periods:
15 years
By applying the formula:
Future Value = $10,000 × (1 + 0.05) ^ 15 ≈ $20,789.25
So, after 15 years, your initial deposit of $10,000 will grow to approximately $20,789.25.
Facts:
The Future Value formula calculates compound interest, which means interest is added to the principal, and interest is calculated on the new total.
The longer the period of saving and the higher the interest rate, the more significant the future value will be.
Compound interest can significantly increase the future value of your savings compared to simple interest, where interest is calculated only on the initial principal.
FAQ:
What is compound interest?
Compound interest is the interest on a loan or deposit calculated based on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.
Can I use this calculator for different compounding intervals?
This calculator assumes annual compounding. For different compounding intervals (e.g., monthly, quarterly), the formula needs to be adjusted accordingly.
What if I withdraw money periodically?
This calculator does not account for withdrawals or additional deposits. It assumes a single deposit with no transactions during the saving period.
How can I increase the future value of my savings?
You can increase the future value by depositing more money initially, increasing the interest rate (if possible), or extending the number of saving periods.