Use this calculator to see how inflation has affected the value of money in the UK over time. Find out what a specific amount of money from the past would be worth today, or how much today's money would have been worth in the past.
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The UK Inflation Calculator helps you understand how the purchasing power of money has changed over time due to inflation. It allows you to see what a specific amount of money from one year would be worth in another year, adjusted for inflation.
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Enter the monetary amount you want to adjust for inflation. This can be any amount in pounds (£).
Select the year that corresponds to your original amount. This is the starting point for the inflation calculation.
Select the year you want to convert your amount to. This can be a future year (to see how inflation has increased the value) or a past year (to see how much your current money would have been worth in the past).
Click the "Calculate" button to see the inflation-adjusted value and other details. The results will show:
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The adjusted amount shows what your original amount would be worth in the target year, accounting for inflation. If the target year is after the original year, the adjusted amount will typically be higher (as money loses value over time). If the target year is before the original year, the adjusted amount will typically be lower (showing how much less money you would have needed in the past).
This shows the average rate at which prices increased (or decreased) per year between the original and target years. It's calculated using a compound annual growth rate formula to ensure accuracy over multiple years.
This chart shows how the value of your original amount would have changed each year from the original year to the target year. It provides a visual representation of the impact of inflation over time.
This chart shows the UK inflation index values for each year in the selected range. The inflation index is a measure of the general level of prices, with higher values indicating higher price levels.
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Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, causing purchasing power to fall. In simpler terms, it means your money buys less than it used to.
The UK primarily uses the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to measure inflation. The CPI tracks the prices of a basket of goods and services that are representative of what UK households typically purchase. This calculator uses historical CPI data to adjust values for inflation.
For more information on UK inflation data, you can visit:
The UK has experienced varying levels of inflation over the decades:
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The calculations are based on UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Actual purchasing power may vary based on specific goods and services, regional differences, and other economic factors not captured by general inflation indices.
This calculator is not intended to provide financial advice. For important financial decisions, please consult with a qualified financial advisor.
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