Calculate simple interest on loans and investments. Enter principal amount, annual interest rate, and time period in years, months, or days. This free simple interest calculator shows total interest earned and final amount.
Type the initial amount of money (principal) in the Principal field. This is the starting balance of your loan or investment.
Enter the annual interest rate as a percentage. Then set the time period — you can choose years, months, or days for flexible calculations.
Click Calculate to see the interest earned and total amount. The result shows principal, interest earned, and final total with the rate and period summary.
Q: What is the difference between simple and compound interest?
A: Simple interest is calculated only on the principal amount, while compound interest is calculated on the principal plus accumulated interest. Simple interest grows linearly.
Q: Can I use this for loan calculations?
A: Yes, this calculator is perfect for simple interest loans like car loans, personal loans, and short-term financing.
Q: How do I convert months to years for the interest calculation?
A: Simply select Months from the dropdown instead of Years. The calculator automatically converts months to years by dividing by 12.