Inflation Calculator
Calculate the impact of inflation on purchasing power using historical US CPI data from 1960-2025. Compare dollar values across any two years, or project future purchasing power at custom inflation rates.
2 minutes Easy
How to Use This Calculator
- Choose a mode: Historical (past inflation data) or Projection (future estimate)
- Enter an amount to adjust for inflation
- For Historical: select start year and end year
- For Projection: enter an inflation rate and years to project
- Click Calculate to see how purchasing power changes
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Time Period
📈 What is Inflation?
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. The CPI (Consumer Price Index) measures this by tracking price changes for a basket of common goods and services over time.
📊 US Inflation History
- Average (1960-2025): ~3.7% per year
- Recent (2010-2019): ~1.8% per year
- Post-pandemic (2021-2023): ~6.5% per year
- Fed target: 2% annual inflation
🔗 Save & Share Your Calculation
Your inputs are automatically saved in the URL. You can bookmark this page to save your calculation, or use the Share button to send it to others.
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