$3 Compound Interest Calculator
How much money will $3 be worth if you let the interest grow?
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After investing for 10 years at 5% interest, your initial investment of $3 will have grown to $4.89.
You will have earned $1.89 in interest.
Did Albert Einstein really say "Compound interest is the most powerful force in the universe?"
According to Snopes, the answer is probably not.
Nevertheless, investing money consistently over a long period of time has made many people very rich.
Growth of $3 at 5% Interest
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 0 | $3.00 |
| 1 | $3.15 |
| 2 | $3.31 |
| 3 | $3.47 |
| 4 | $3.65 |
| 5 | $3.83 |
| 6 | $4.02 |
| 7 | $4.22 |
| 8 | $4.43 |
| 9 | $4.65 |
| 10 | $4.89 |
$3 for 10 Years by Interest Rate
| Rate | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1% | $3.31 |
| 2% | $3.66 |
| 3% | $4.03 |
| 4% | $4.44 |
| 5% | $4.89 |
| 6% | $5.37 |
| 8% | $6.48 |
| 10% | $7.78 |
| 12% | $9.32 |
| 15% | $12.14 |
| 20% | $18.58 |