Simple Interest Calculator

Simple interest = Principal × Rate × Time. No compounding.

Use the Simple Interest Calculator

Enter principal, annual rate (%), and time in years. Simple interest and total are calculated.

Inputs

Principal, annual rate (%), and time in years.

Results

Simple interest
$1,500
Total (P + I)
$11,500

Simple interest = Principal × Rate × Time. No compounding.

How this calculator works

Simple interest = Principal × (rate/100) × time in years. Total = Principal + Interest.

How to interpret your results

Interest is the amount earned or owed. For compound interest use the compound interest calculator.

FAQs

What is simple interest?
Interest = Principal × Rate × Time. No compounding; interest not reinvested.
Which inputs do I need?
Principal, annual rate (%), and time in years.
When would I use this?
Short-term loans, some bonds, or when compounding is not applied.

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Simple Interest Calculator

Simple interest = Principal × Rate × Time. No compounding.

Use the Simple Interest Calculator

Enter principal, annual rate (%), and time in years. Simple interest and total are calculated.

Inputs

Principal, annual rate (%), and time in years.

Results

Simple interest
$1,500
Total (P + I)
$11,500

Simple interest = Principal × Rate × Time. No compounding.

How this calculator works

Simple interest = Principal × (rate/100) × time in years. Total = Principal + Interest.

How to interpret your results

Interest is the amount earned or owed. For compound interest use the compound interest calculator.

FAQs

What is simple interest?
Interest = Principal × Rate × Time. No compounding; interest not reinvested.
Which inputs do I need?
Principal, annual rate (%), and time in years.
When would I use this?
Short-term loans, some bonds, or when compounding is not applied.

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