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Rule of 72 Calculator

Quickly estimate how long it takes to double your money.

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Years to Double

9.00

years

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# Given Values:
Annual Return: 8
# Formula:
Years to Double = 72 / rate
# Substitution:
Years to Double = 72 / 8
Final Answer: 9 years

How it works

Years=72RateYears = \frac{72}{Rate}

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How it Works

Years=72RateYears = \frac{72}{Rate}

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