Rule of 72 Calculator

Estimate how many years it takes your money to double at a given annual return — a quick mental-math shortcut made precise.

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Rule of 72 Calculator

Years to double your money at a given rate of return

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Value after doubling
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Value after 2 doublings
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Formula Years to Double ≈ 72 ÷ Annual Return %

This is a quick estimate, not an exact calculation — it gets slightly less accurate at very high or very low rates. For rates between roughly 6% and 15%, it's typically accurate to within a few months. Read more in our Rule of 72 article.