Educational estimate using a constant average annual rate you enter. Not a BLS CPI calculation, forecast, or advice. Real prices change unevenly by category and year.
Value over time
Selected yearsCompare inflation rates
Same amount and years (future-cost view)| Avg. rate | Result amount | Total % change |
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Year-by-year path
Constant rate model| Year | Value | Cum. change |
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Key takeaways
- Sample only: $100.00 after 10 years at 3% average → about $134.39 (34.4% total change).
- You type the rate: Nestfigure does not pull live CPI series automatically.
- Official U.S. price indexes: BLS Consumer Price Index
- How the inflation calculator works
How it works
Future cost multiplies by (1 + rate)^years. Past value divides by the same factor. Full detail: how we calculate.
Worked examples
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Official source
How does this inflation calculator work?
Future cost uses amount × (1 + rate)^years. Past value uses amount ÷ (1 + rate)^years. Sample: $100.00 after 10 years at 3% → about $134.39. You type the average rate—Nestfigure does not load official CPI tables.
Where do official U.S. inflation statistics come from?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on bls.gov/cpi. Nestfigure is not a substitute for BLS data.
Can I prefill from a link?
Yes. Parameters: amount, rate, years, mode (future|past).
Is this inflation calculator free?
Yes—free, no signup. Educational math only; not economic forecasting advice.
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Disclaimer: Educational estimates only—not BLS CPI software, economic forecasts, or financial advice. Prices rise unevenly by category and year.
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