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Time Value of Money Calculator

Calculate what future money is worth in today's terms using the Present Value formula

Present Value Calculator

Enter a future amount and see what it's actually worth today

₹10,000₹1,00,00,000
%
1%25%
Yr
1Yr30Yr
Future Money Promise
₹1,00,000
in 5 years
Present Value (Today)
₹71,299
what it's actually worth now
Money Lost to Time
₹28,701
(28.7% less valuable)

Key Insights

The future money loses 28.7% of its value due to time
Having ₹71,299 today is better than waiting

Job Bonus

Company offers ₹1,80,000 in 2 years vs ₹1,50,000 today at 7% rate

₹1,80,000 (Future) = ₹1,57,230 (Today)
₹1,50,000 (Today) = ₹1,50,000
Future option is ₹7,230 better!

Investment Decision

Promised ₹1,00,000 in 5 years at 12% opportunity cost

₹1,00,000 (Future) = ₹56,743 (Today)
Lost to time: ₹43,257
43.26% value erosion

Retirement Planning

Need ₹50,00,000 in 20 years at 8% inflation

₹50,00,000 (Future) = ₹10,72,885 (Today)
Save ₹10.7L today for ₹50L later
78.54% value preserved

Understanding the Formula

Present Value Formula

PV = FV ÷ (1 + r)^n
  • PV = Present Value (today's worth)
  • FV = Future Value (promised amount)
  • r = Discount rate (as decimal)
  • n = Number of years

Why It Matters

  • Opportunity Cost: Money today can be invested to grow
  • Inflation: Future money buys less than today's money
  • Risk: Future promises carry uncertainty
  • Decision Making: Compare options on equal terms