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Doubling Time Calculator

Estimate the time for an investment to double.

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Try: Annual rate=7 → 7.00%, 10.3 years

How to use

Doubling time answers “how many years until this doubles?” using the rule of 72, a fast approximation that needs no calculator memory.

Formula

Doubling time ≈ 72 / r

FAQ

Does it work for anything growing?

Yes — populations, prices, or any steady percentage growth, not just money.

Why not just use CAGR?

You can, but the rule of 72 gives an instant estimate without exponents.

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