Easily calculate how the buying power of the U.S. dollar has changed from 1913 to 2025. Get inflation rates and U.S. inflation news.

Calculate the time value of money based on historical data from the United States, using inflation rates and CPI. To start, select an amount and two years/months.

Jan 15, 2025 · The annual inflation rate for the United States was 2.9% for the 12 months ending December, compared to the previous rate increase of 2.7%, according to U.S. Labor Department data published on January 15, 2025.

$1 in 1800 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $25.05 today, an increase of $24.05 over 225 years. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 1.44% per year between 1800 and today, producing a cumulative price increase of 2,404.80%.

Dec 11, 2024 · This inflation calculator uses the official US consumer price index and breaks down inflation by spending category. Enter any year since 1635 to adjust for inflation, measure change in purchasing power, and more.

The Inflation Calculator utilizes historical Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the U.S. to convert the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar in different years. Simply enter an amount and the year it pertains to, followed by the year the inflation-adjusted amount pertains to.

Jan 15, 2025 · The table displays historical inflation rates with annual figures from 1914 to the present. These inflation rates are calculated using the Consumer Price Index, which is published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor.

View the current U.S. inflation rate according to latest CPI data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released in January. Review CPI and inflation statistics for the past 10 years.

Jan 15, 2025 · Inflation is down from the June 2022 peak of 9.06%, but even moderate inflation can rapidly erode purchasing power and creates uncertainty as businesses have more difficulty estimating future costs. Based on the Rule of 72 if inflation is 7.2% it will take roughly 10 years for prices to double.

Jan 17, 2025 · What is the current inflation rate in the US? About 2.9%, as of December 2024. Inflation refers to the rise in prices of goods and services over time, which reduces the purchasing power of the dollar. The inflation rate is the percentage that …