Compute interest that grows linearly — principal × rate × time.
Compute interest that grows linearly — principal × rate × time.
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Simple interest grows linearly: each year adds the same fixed amount — the principal times the annual rate. A $5,000 balance at 4% earns exactly $200 every year, whether it's year one or year ten.
That contrasts with compound interest, where interest earns interest and growth accelerates. Simple interest appears in some personal and auto loans, short-term notes and bonds with coupon structures, while nearly all savings accounts compound.
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Simple interest grows linearly: each year adds the same fixed amount — the principal times the annual rate. A $5,000 balance at 4% earns exactly $200 every year, whether it's year one or year ten. Formula: I = P × r × t (r as a decimal, t in years); Balance = P + I
Simple Interest Calculator computes compute interest that grows linearly — principal × rate × time. Formula: I = P × r × t (r as a decimal, t in years). Example: $5,000 at 4% simple interest for 3 years: I = 5000 × 0.
Compute interest that grows linearly — principal × rate × time. Formula: I = P × r × t (r as a decimal, t in years); Balance = P + I
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Principal ($) | e.g. 5000 |
| Annual interest rate (%) | e.g. 4 |
| Time (years) | e.g. 3 |
All fields use the exact formulas shown below — results include step-by-step breakdowns you can verify by hand.
Simple interest grows linearly: each year adds the same fixed amount — the principal times the annual rate. A $5,000 balance at 4% earns exactly $200 every year, whether it's year one or year ten.
That contrasts with compound interest, where interest earns interest and growth accelerates. Simple interest appears in some personal and auto loans, short-term notes and bonds with coupon structures, while nearly all savings accounts compound.
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$5,000 at 4% simple interest for 3 years: I = 5000 × 0.04 × 3 = $600, so the balance ends at $5,600.
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