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CAGR calculator

Compound annual growth rate between a start and end value over any number of years.

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  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About CAGR calculator

Calculates the compound annual growth rate between a start and end value over any number of years: (end / start) to the power 1/years, minus 1. It smooths out bumpy years into one steady rate, which makes investments, revenue or user growth easy to compare.

How to use CAGR calculator

  1. Enter the starting value.
  2. Enter the ending value and the number of years.
  3. Read the compound annual growth rate.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate CAGR for 3 years?

Divide the ending value by the starting value, raise it to the power of one third, and subtract 1. Going from 1,000 to 1,331 gives 10 percent.

What is the CAGR formula?

Divide the ending value by the starting value, raise that to the power of one divided by the years, then subtract 1. Multiply by 100 for a percentage.

Why can CAGR hide volatility?

It smooths growth into one steady yearly rate, so two investments with very different ups and downs can show the same CAGR. It is a summary, not a risk measure.

Is CAGR calculator free?

Yes. CAGR calculator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put CAGR calculator on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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