Economics

Compound interest

Calculator and details for compound interest

Compound interest

For detailed explanation, please refer Reinvestment Deposit Scheme

The total interest receivable from compounding is calculated from the below formula

[ (1+(i÷n))t*n-1 ] * p

where,

  • i - Rate of Interest(%)

  • n - Number of times compounded in a year(period)

    • Quarterly has 4 times compounding in a year, we have to compound the interest for every 3 months
    • HalfYearly has 2 times compounding in a year, we have to compound the interest for every 6 months
    • Monthly has 12 times compounding in a year, we have to compound the interest for every 12 months
    • Yearly has 1 time compounding in a year, we have to compound the interest for every 1 month
  • t - Total number of periods(years)

  • p - One time invested amount(currency)