Rate / Yield Calculator
Result
Rate / Yield Calculator — free online calculator.
Formula
- Calculate the annualized growth rate between an initial value and a final value over a specified number of years.
- The main inputs are Initial value, Final value, Years. Enter them in the units and format shown in the calculator.
- Use monetary amounts, rates and time periods exactly as labeled; the result reflects the assumptions entered on this page.
- Changing any input above recalculates the result with the same calculation engine used by this page.
Example: Rate / Yield
- Initial value: 10000
- Final value: 12000
- Years: 5
This calculator converts total growth over multiple years into an equivalent compounded annual growth rate.
Sample result: Calculating…
Frequently asked questions
What does the Rate / Yield calculate?
Growing from $10,000 to $12,000 over 5 years gives an annualized yield of about 3.71%.
Which values should I enter?
Enter Initial value, Final value, Years using the units and format shown beside each field.
What formula does this calculator use?
The calculator uses the following relationship: Annualized yield = (Final value / Initial value)^(1 / Years) − 1.
Why might my result differ from another source?
Results can differ when another source uses different units, rounding rules, conventions or assumptions. Compare the inputs and definitions before comparing results.
Does the result update automatically?
Yes. Changing an input updates the result using the same calculation engine shown on this page.