Rule of 72 Calculator

Estimate how long it takes to double your investment.

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Rule of 72 Calculator

Estimate how many years it takes to double your money at a given annual return.

Years to double your investment

~12.0 years

What is it?

The Rule of 72 is a simple way to estimate how long it takes for an investment to double in value at a given annual rate of return. You divide 72 by the annual rate (as a percentage).

How it works

Enter the expected annual rate of return. The calculator shows the approximate number of years to double your money. This is an estimate; actual results depend on compounding and consistency of returns.

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