The Number of Periods Required calculator computes the number of periods (months) required for a Present Value to compound at a fixed interest rate to reach a specified Future Value.
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:
- (PV) Present Value, initial value prior to compounding interest.
- (FV) Future Value, ending value after compounding interest.
- (i) Annual Fixed Interest Rate - interest rate is entered as percentage; i.e., enter 4.5 for a 4.5% interest rate.
Number of Periods (n): The calculator returns the number of months required. However, the can be automatically converted into other duration units (e.g. years, weeks or days) via the pull-down menu.
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