Rule of 72 Calculator

Rule of 72 is approximate. Assumes a constant positive return and no contributions.

Rule of 72 is approximate. Assumes a constant positive return and no contributions.

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Result

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How to use this tool

Check the units, enter your values, and run the tool. Results follow the assumptions and method below.

Calculation method

Approximate doubling time72/rate
Exact annual-compound timelog(2)/log(1+rate/100)

References