CAGR Calculator
Calculate the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) between any two values over any time period — or project a future value from a known CAGR.
What Does This Tool Do?
Calculate the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) between any two values over time, or project what a value will grow to given a CAGR and time period.
Key Features
Calculate CAGR
From start/end values and years.
Project Value
Future value from CAGR and period.
Formula Shown
Full working displayed.
Instant
Immediate result.
How to Use
- Select Calculate CAGR or Project Future Value.
- Enter the required values.
- Click the button to see the result.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CAGR?▾
Compound Annual Growth Rate = (End/Start)^(1/years) − 1. It represents the rate at which an investment would have grown if it grew at a steady rate, compounded annually.
How is CAGR different from average annual return?▾
CAGR accounts for compounding — it is the geometric mean growth rate. Simple average return uses the arithmetic mean and can be misleading for volatile investments.
What is a good CAGR?▾
S&P 500 historical CAGR: ~10% nominal. Inflation: ~3%. A business CAGR of 15-25% is generally considered strong. Anything above 30% is exceptional and may not be sustainable.