CAGR Calculator
Calculate the compound annual growth rate of an investment over multiple years.
About this calculator
The CAGR Calculator on NumberCals is a free, mobile-friendly tool for anyone needing to calculate the compound annual growth rate of an investment over multiple years. Enter your values in the form below and the result is computed instantly — no sign-up, no installation, no waiting.
Formula used
CAGR = (End / Start)^(1/years) − 1
What you'll need
- Starting Value (e.g. 10000)
- Ending Value (e.g. 16500)
- Number of Years (e.g. 5)
What you'll get
- CAGR (%)
- Total Growth (%)
Formula
CAGR = (End / Start)^(1/years) − 1
Result
Frequently Asked Questions
How is CAGR different from average annual return? +
CAGR is a smoothed geometric rate that accounts for compounding; the arithmetic average ignores compounding and over-states volatility-driven returns.
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