Rentecalculator

Calculate simple or compound interest and see how your money grows over time. Get instant results with charts and year-by-year breakdown.

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Enter your principal, interest rate, and time period. Choose simple or compound interest, then click Calculate to see your results with charts and yearly breakdown.

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What is Simple vs Compound Interest?

Simple interest is calculated only on the principal. Compound interest is calculated on the principal plus accumulated interest. Compound interest grows faster because you earn "interest on interest."

Simple: I = P × r × t

Compound: A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt)

What Your Results Mean

Eindbedrag

The total value at the end of the period: principal plus interest earned.

Rente verdiend

The total interest over the period. For compound interest, this includes interest on interest.

Effectief tarief

For simple interest, this equals the stated rate. For compound interest, it reflects the actual annual return after compounding.

Hoe deze rekenmachine te gebruiken

  1. Enter your principal (starting) amount
  2. Enter the annual interest rate and time period (years, months, or days)
  3. Choose simple or compound interest
  4. For compound interest, select compounding frequency (monthly, daily, etc.)
  5. Click Calculate to see results, comparison, and yearly breakdown

Inzicht in uw resultaten

Principal vs Interest Chart

Shows how much of your final amount is principal versus interest earned.

Breng de groei in evenwicht

Line chart of your balance over time. Steeper curve with compound interest.

Rule of 72

Divide 72 by your interest rate to estimate years to double. At 7%%, money doubles in about 10 years.

Formules gebruikt

Simple interest:

I = P × r × t   |   A = P + I

Compound interest:

A = P(1 + r/n)^(n×t)

n = compoundings per year, t = time in years

Belangrijke opmerkingen

  • This calculator is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional financial advice.
  • Results are projections. Actual returns vary. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

When Simple Interest Applies

Some loans (e.g. short-term personal loans) use simple interest. You pay interest only on the principal, not on accrued interest.

When Compound Interest Applies

Savings accounts, CDs, and most investments compound. More frequent compounding (e.g. daily) yields slightly higher returns.

Interessetips

  • Zoek voor besparingen naar rekeningen met dagelijkse samenstelling om het rendement te maximaliseren.
  • De regel van 72: Deel 72 door uw rentepercentage om te schatten dat de jaren zullen verdubbelen.
  • Start saving early — time is the most powerful factor in compound growth.
  • For loans, prefer simple interest when available to pay less over time.

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