Converters/Finance
Inflation Calculator
Find out what a dollar amount in a past year is worth today (or any other year) using historical US CPI data.
$100.00 in 2000 =
$185.83
in 2025
Cumulative Inflation
+85.83%
Purchasing Power
-85.83% less
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U. For informational purposes only.
How to Use This Converter
- Enter an amount and select the starting year.
- Choose the target year to see the inflation-adjusted value.
- Data uses the US Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U series (1913–2025).
Examples
$100 in 1990
≈ $236 in 2025
$1,000 in 2000
≈ $1,852 in 2025
$50,000 salary in 2010
≈ $73,500 in 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What CPI index is used?
US CPI-U (All Urban Consumers), the most widely cited inflation measure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Why does purchasing power decrease?
Inflation erodes purchasing power — the same dollar buys less over time as prices rise.
Is 2025 data final?
The 2025 figure is an estimate based on recent trends and will be updated as official data is released.