Inflation Calculator

Calculates the equivalent value of the U.S. dollar in any month from 1913 to 2025. Calculations are based on the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for all urban consumers in the U.S.

Calculates an inflation based on a certain average inflation rate after some years.

Calculates the equivalent purchasing power of an amount some years ago based on a certain average inflation rate.

The Inflation Calculator uses historical Consumer Price Index (CPI) data to show how the purchasing power of money changes over time. The Forward and Backward Flat Rate Inflation Calculators are for theoretical scenarios based on a constant inflation rate.

Note: Inflation rates typically hover around 3% in the U.S. and other developed countries, though they can vary significantly during different economic periods.