APR Calculator

Annual Percentage Rate & Yield

Calculate APR, APY, effective interest rates, and loan payments with detailed step-by-step breakdowns.

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APR to APY Formula:
APY = (1 + APR/n)^n - 1

APR vs APY

APR (Annual Percentage Rate):

The yearly interest rate without compounding

APY (Annual Percentage Yield):

The effective annual rate with compounding included

Key Difference:

APY is always higher than APR when compounding occurs

Features

  • APR to APY conversion
  • APY to APR conversion
  • Loan APR calculator
  • Multiple compounding frequencies
  • Effective APR with fees
  • Monthly payment calculation
  • Step-by-step breakdown
  • Copy results

Compounding Frequency

Annually:

Once per year (n = 1)

Monthly:

12 times per year (n = 12)

Daily:

365 times per year (n = 365)

Impact:

More frequent compounding = higher APY

When to Use

Savings Accounts:

Compare APY for best returns

Credit Cards:

Check APR for interest charges

Loans:

Calculate effective APR with fees

Investments:

Understand compound growth