Doubling in five years
10,000 growing to 20,000 in 5 years is a CAGR of 14.87% — total growth of 100%.
CAGR Calculator
Find the compound annual growth rate between a starting and ending value over any number of years.
Result
Enter your values and select Calculate to see the result.
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How the CAGR Calculator works
Enter a starting value, an ending value and the number of years between them. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that would turn the first into the second — a fair way to compare investments or business growth over different periods. It ignores the ups and downs along the way.
Formula
CAGR = (end ÷ start)1 ÷ years − 1
Examples
A loss
100 falling to 50 over 2 years is a CAGR of −29.29% a year.
Frequently asked questions
How is CAGR different from average return?
An average of yearly returns overstates growth when returns vary: +50% then −50% averages 0%, but you'd have lost 25%. CAGR uses only the start and end, so it reflects what really happened.
Can I use months instead of years?
Yes — enter a decimal number of years, such as 1.5 for 18 months.
Does CAGR include money I added?
No. Deposits or withdrawals distort it; for those, a money-weighted return (IRR) is more accurate.
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