Calculate simple interest

Calculate simple interest without interest-on-interest.

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Input & settings

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How to use this tool

Interest = principal × annual rate ÷ 100 × years.

Limits and behavior

Amounts use the same currency unit and are rounded to two decimals. This is an arithmetic estimate, excluding fees and other charges. Input is limited to 1 MB and output to 3 MB. No input content is saved by CraftAI.

Calculate interest without compounding

This simple interest calculator estimates interest using principal, annual rate and time. It is useful when interest is not added back into the principal.

How is simple interest different from compound interest?

Simple interest is based on the original principal. Compound interest can earn or charge interest on accumulated interest as well.

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