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Money math without the spreadsheet headache. Plug in your numbers and I'll show you exactly where the dollars land.
Try a scenario
Click to load — tweak from there.Inputs
Result
At maturity
$10,500
Interest earned
$500
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How to use this
- 1Enter deposit ($).
- 2Enter apy (%).
- 3Enter term (months).
- 4Read your at maturity on the right — it updates as you type.
- 5Hit Share to keep the scenario or send it to someone.
About this calculator
Compute the maturity value of a certificate of deposit at a fixed APY and term.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Deposit: 10000 $
- APY: 5 %
- Term: 12 months
Results
- At maturity: $10,500.00
- Interest earned: $500.00
What each field means
Inputs
- Deposit ($)
- The deposit used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 10000 $ so you have a working example on load.
- APY (%)
- The apy used in the calculation, measured in %. Starts at 5 % so you have a working example on load.
- Term (months)
- The term used in the calculation, measured in months. Starts at 12 months so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 1–120 months.
Results
- At maturity
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars and shown as the headline result. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Interest earned
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
FAQ
How does the certificate of deposit calculator work?
Compute the maturity value of a certificate of deposit at a fixed APY and term.
What do I need to enter?
3 values: deposit, apy, and term. Each field starts with a sensible default, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result move.
What does the at maturity result mean?
It is returned as a money amount in US dollars and updates live as you edit the inputs, so you can compare two or three versions of a scenario in a few seconds.
Is this calculator free, and do I need an account?
Yes, it's free, and no account is required. Nothing you type is stored on our servers — the maths runs entirely in your browser.
How accurate is the result?
It applies the standard formula exactly, so the arithmetic is precise. Results are estimates before tax, fees, and inflation unless an input explicitly covers them.
Who is this tool for?
It's built for anyone comparing money scenarios before committing — budgeting a payment, sanity-checking a quote, or seeing what a change in rate or term actually costs.
Accuracy and limitations
- Results are estimates before tax, fees, and inflation unless an input explicitly covers them.
- Rates are treated as fixed for the whole period — variable-rate products will drift from this projection.
- This is educational maths, not financial advice. Check anything contractual with the lender or your accountant.
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RevenueLab. (2026). CD Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cd
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