$8 at 8% Interest for 40 Years
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After investing for 40 years at 8% interest, your initial investment of $8 will have grown to $173.80.
You will have earned $165.80 in interest.
How much will savings of $8 be worth in 40 years if invested at a 8.00% interest rate?
This calculator determines the future value of $8 invested for 40 years at a constant yield of 8.00% compounded annually.
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Growth of $8 at 8% Interest
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 0 | $8.00 |
| 1 | $8.64 |
| 2 | $9.33 |
| 3 | $10.08 |
| 4 | $10.88 |
| 5 | $11.75 |
| 6 | $12.69 |
| 7 | $13.71 |
| 8 | $14.81 |
| 9 | $15.99 |
| 10 | $17.27 |
| 11 | $18.65 |
| 12 | $20.15 |
| 13 | $21.76 |
| 14 | $23.50 |
| 15 | $25.38 |
| 16 | $27.41 |
| 17 | $29.60 |
| 18 | $31.97 |
| 19 | $34.53 |
| 20 | $37.29 |
| 21 | $40.27 |
| 22 | $43.49 |
| 23 | $46.97 |
| 24 | $50.73 |
| 25 | $54.79 |
| 26 | $59.17 |
| 27 | $63.90 |
| 28 | $69.02 |
| 29 | $74.54 |
| 30 | $80.50 |
| 31 | $86.94 |
| 32 | $93.90 |
| 33 | $101.41 |
| 34 | $109.52 |
| 35 | $118.28 |
| 36 | $127.75 |
| 37 | $137.97 |
| 38 | $149.00 |
| 39 | $160.92 |
| 40 | $173.80 |
$8 for 40 Years by Interest Rate
| Rate | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1% | $11.91 |
| 2% | $17.66 |
| 3% | $26.10 |
| 4% | $38.41 |
| 5% | $56.32 |
| 6% | $82.29 |
| 8% | $173.80 |
| 10% | $362.07 |
| 12% | $744.41 |
| 15% | $2,143 |
| 20% | $11,758 |