Rule of 72 Calculator

Calculate how long it takes to double your investment using the Rule of 72. Also includes Rule of 114 and Rule of 144.

Investment Details

8%
1%30%
$10,000
$1,000$1,000,000
10 years
1 years30 years

Years to Double (Rule of 72)

9.0 years

Exact: 9.01 years

Years to Triple
14.3 yrs

Exact: 14.27

Years to Quadruple
18.0 yrs

Exact: 18.01

Doubled Amount
$20,000
Tripled Amount
$30,000

Rate Needed to Double in 10 Years

Rule of 72 Estimate7.20%
Exact Rate7.18%

The Rule of 72

Years to Double = 72 / Interest Rate
Rule of 72

Years to 2x

Rule of 114

Years to 3x

Rule of 144

Years to 4x