How this calculation works
Translate today’s cost or purchasing power into future and past values after inflation. The result is calculated locally in your browser from the visible inputs, and the method below remains available for checking.
Worked example
At 6% inflation, the calculator shows what ₹1 lakh of today’s spending may cost after 10 years.
Assumptions and limits
- Inputs use the units shown beside each field.
- Intermediate values retain precision; displayed values are rounded for readability.
Questions people ask
How does the Inflation Calculator work?
It applies this displayed method: Future cost = today’s amount × (1 + inflation rate)^years; future purchasing power divides by the same factor. Values stay in your browser and are not submitted to a server.
What should I check before using the Inflation result?
Inputs use the units shown beside each field. Intermediate values retain precision; displayed values are rounded for readability. This is an educational projection. Returns, rates, inflation, tax treatment and product rules can change.
Does this Inflation calculator save my information?
No. Calculation inputs are processed on this device. Sharing creates a URL only when you choose the share action.