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Simple interest calculator

Interest = principal × rate × time. Cross-links to compound.

Runs in this tab. The file stays here.

Interest 500.00; amount 1,500.00

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About Simple interest calculator

Interest = principal × rate × time, offline.

No compounding. Useful for short notes and teaching the contrast with compound growth.

How to use Simple interest calculator

  1. 1Enter principal, annual rate, years.
  2. 2Read interest and amount.

Common questions

When should I use compound instead?

Whenever interest itself earns interest — open the compound interest calculator.

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