An Inflation Calculator is a tool that helps you determine the equivalent value of a specific amount of money over different years, taking into account the effects of inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Enter the amount of money you want to adjust for inflation in the “Amount ($)” field. Select the starting year from the “Start Year” dropdown. Select the ending year from the “End Year” dropdown. Click the “Calculate” button to see the equivalent value adjusted for inflation.

The equivalent value indicates how much the amount entered would be worth in the selected end year, considering the inflation rate between the two years.

Inflation is calculated using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for goods and services. The calculator uses historical CPI data to adjust the entered amount based on the selected years.

The calculator includes CPI data from 1913 to the current year. Please ensure you select a start year that is earlier than the end year for accurate results.

If you enter an invalid amount or select the same year for both the start and end year, an alert will prompt you to enter valid values.

There is no specified limit to the amount you can enter; however, very large amounts may not accurately reflect real-world financial scenarios.

The calculator uses historical CPI data for its calculations. While it provides a good estimate of inflation-adjusted values, actual inflation can vary based on numerous factors.

Currently, the calculator is designed to work with past years only. Future inflation rates are uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted.