CAGR Calculator
Calculate the compound annual growth rate from a beginning value, ending value and number of years.
How to use it
- Enter the values The beginning and ending value.
- Enter the years How long the growth took.
- Read the CAGR The smoothed annual growth rate.
Examples
| 1000 → 2000, 10y | ~7.18%/yr |
|---|---|
| total growth | 100% |
About this tool
Two investments can both double, but doubling in three years is very different from doubling in ten. The compound annual growth rate expresses growth as a single per-year percentage, making returns over different periods directly comparable.
This calculator takes a beginning value, an ending value and the number of years, and returns the CAGR along with the total growth and the multiple. It’s a staple for comparing funds, stocks and business metrics. Everything runs in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What is CAGR?
The compound annual growth rate is the constant yearly rate that would take the beginning value to the ending value over the period — a smoothed, comparable return.
Why use CAGR instead of total growth?
Total growth ignores time. CAGR turns it into a per-year figure, so investments held for different lengths of time can be compared fairly.
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Updated June 15, 2026