Inflation Adjustment Calculator

Adjust for Inflation

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About Inflation Adjustment

This calculator uses official monthly inflation rates to adjust the value of money from a past date to today. It helps you understand how much purchasing power has changed over time due to inflation.

How It Works:

Uses compounded monthly inflation rates
Calculates the equivalent value in today's dollars
Shows step-by-step calculation for transparency

Why Adjust for Inflation?

Compare historical prices to today
Understand real value changes over time
Plan for savings, investments, and retirement

Formula:

Adjusted Value = Original Amount × (1 + r₁) × (1 + r₂) × ... × (1 + rₙ)
where r = monthly inflation rate (as a decimal)