Appreciation & Depreciation Calculator

Calculate compound appreciation or depreciation over time. Find future value, years to reach target, or required growth rate.

Appreciation Calculator

Calculate compound growth or decline

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Future Value

$16,288.95

Summary

Starting Value$10,000
Total Gain++$6,288.95
Total Growth+62.89%
YearValueChange
1$10,500+$500
2$11,025+$525
3$11,576.25+$551.25
4$12,155.06+$578.81
5$12,762.81+$607.75
6$13,400.95+$638.14
7$14,071+$670.05
8$14,774.55+$703.55
9$15,513.28+$738.73
10$16,288.94+$775.66

Frequently Asked Questions

What is compound appreciation?

Compound appreciation means growth is calculated on both the original value and previously accumulated growth. This creates exponential growth over time, unlike simple appreciation.

How does compounding frequency affect growth?

More frequent compounding (daily vs annually) results in higher final values for the same rate. The difference is small but compounds over long periods.

What's the formula for future value?

FV = PV × (1 + r/n)^(n×t), where PV is present value, r is annual rate, n is compounding frequency per year, and t is time in years.

What's the difference between appreciation and depreciation?

Appreciation is an increase in value (positive growth rate), while depreciation is a decrease in value (negative growth rate). Both use the same compound formula.

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