Investment CAGR Calculator
Compound annual growth rate between two values.
Enter your values
Enter the beginning value in $.
Enter the ending value in $.
Enter the number of years in years.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- CAGR
- 15.71%
- Total return
- 140%
- Value doubled roughly every
- 4.6 years (Rule of 72)
Quick answer
CAGR expresses growth as if it happened at a smooth, constant annual rate, making it easy to compare investments held over different time periods.
CAGR = (ending value / beginning value)^(1/years) - 1
At a glance
| What it does | Compound annual growth rate between two values. |
|---|---|
| Category | Investing |
| Inputs needed | Beginning value, Ending value, Number of years |
| Main output | CAGR |
| Formula | CAGR = (ending value / beginning value)^(1/years) - 1 |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Investment CAGR Calculator
- 1Enter the starting and ending investment values.
- 2Enter the number of years between them.
- 3Read the CAGR — the smoothed annual growth rate that gets you from start to end.
Inputs explained
- Beginning value($)
- Enter the beginning value in $.
- Ending value($)
- Enter the ending value in $.
- Number of years(years)
- Enter the number of years in years.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Beginning value10000 $
- Ending value24000 $
- Number of years6 years
Results
- CAGR15.71%
- Total return140%
- Value doubled roughly every4.6 years (Rule of 72)
Frequently asked questions
How is CAGR different from average annual return?
CAGR accounts for compounding, so it's usually lower than a simple average of yearly percentage returns.
Can CAGR be negative?
Yes, if the ending value is lower than the beginning value, CAGR reflects an average annual loss.
What do I need to enter into the Investment CAGR Calculator?
Just 3 values: beginning value, ending value, number of years. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Investment CAGR Calculator work out the answer?
CAGR expresses growth as if it happened at a smooth, constant annual rate, making it easy to compare investments held over different time periods. It applies the formula CAGR = (ending value / beginning value)^(1/years) - 1 and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Investment CAGR Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.