Rule of 72 Calculator

The Rule of 72 is a simple formula: divide 72 by the annual interest rate to estimate how many years it takes to double your investment.

10.3
Years to Double
16.3
Years to Triple
20.6
Years to 4×

Quick Reference

At 4% → doubles in 18 years | At 6% → doubles in 12 years

At 7% → doubles in 10.3 years | At 8% → doubles in 9 years

At 10% → doubles in 7.2 years | At 12% → doubles in 6 years

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