CAGR calculator

Calculate compound annual growth with our free CAGR calculator.
Enter an initial value, final value and date range to estimate the compound annual growth rate, total return and other figures. You can use it to compare the growth of investments, property values or a business over time.

Why use the CAGR calculator?

• Quick results: estimate the compound annual growth rate from the values and dates entered.
• More detail: see the total return, average annual gain and growth multiplier.
• Simple to use: enter the values and dates, then select Calculate.
• Useful for comparisons: compare growth across investments, businesses or other measurements.

What does CAGR mean?

CAGR is the constant annual rate that would take an initial value to a final value over the selected period, assuming compounding. It smooths out fluctuations; it does not show the actual return in each year.

CAGR = ((final value / initial value)^{1 / years} − 1) × 100

For example, a value rising from 1,000 to 1,210 over two years has a CAGR of 10%. The calculator requires positive initial and final values and an end date later than the start date. Periods are estimated from months and days; results are rounded to two decimal places.

The result is an illustration, not a forecast or financial advice. It does not account for contributions, withdrawals, fees, taxes or inflation unless they are already reflected in the values entered.