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Simple Interest Calculator

Calculate interest and total amount using principal, annual rate, and time in years.

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Enter principal, rate, and time

This uses simple interest: principal × annual rate × time. It does not compound interest or provide financial advice.

Your result will appear here after you submit valid values.

How the calculation works

Simple interest equals principal × annual interest rate × time, where the rate is expressed as a percent divided by 100. Total equals principal plus interest.

Conventions and boundaries

  • Time: entered as years and may be fractional.
  • Interest: does not compound or account for fees, taxes, deposits, withdrawals, or payment schedules.
  • Scope: educational arithmetic, not a quote or financial advice.

Version and verification

Calculation version 1.0.0; deterministic fixtures last verified 2026-08-20.