Rule of 72 Calculator

Calculate investment doubling time using the Rule of 72.

The Rule of 72 is a simple way to estimate doubling time: divide 72 by the annual interest rate.

Doubling Time

10.3

years (Rule of 72 estimate)

Exact (compound): 10.24 years

Rate → Doubling Time
1%72.0 years
2%36.0 years
3%24.0 years
4%18.0 years
5%14.4 years
6%12.0 years
7%10.3 years
8%9.0 years
10%7.2 years
12%6.0 years

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