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Savings goal calculator

Enter a goal, what you have already saved and a time period to estimate a monthly contribution.

Your numbers

Example values are filled in. Replace them with your own.

Changes labels only. Amounts are not converted.

Your assumed nominal annual rate; calculated monthly.

12 months = 1 year. Maximum 600 months.

Your numbers stay in this tab.

EXAMPLE ESTIMATE

Your estimate

Enter your values and select Calculate.

Estimates use your assumptions. Calculations use unrounded values; displayed figures are rounded.

HOW IT WORKS

A useful estimate starts with clear inputs.

  1. Step 1

    Enter the balance you want to reach and what you already have saved.

  2. Step 2

    Set the number of months and your assumed interest rate. Use 0% to plan without interest.

  3. Step 3

    Calculate the estimated monthly contribution and inspect the projected path.

Worked example

To reach 5,000 from 2,000 over 12 months at 0%, the estimated monthly contribution is 250.

Calculation assumptions and limits

Equal end-of-month contributions, monthly compounding and a constant nominal annual rate divided by 12. If the starting balance alone is projected to meet the target, the required contribution is zero. Taxes, fees and inflation are excluded. Displayed contributions are rounded; review the exact needs of your savings plan.

Can I use this with my local currency?

Yes. All inputs in one calculation must use the same currency. The currency selector changes number formatting and labels; it does not look up exchange rates or convert your amounts. Local loan rules and products may calculate costs differently.

Are my numbers saved?

No. Your inputs and results stay in this page’s memory. Reloading or leaving clears them. Download the CSV or print the result if you want a copy.

Learn more: Investor.gov: savings goal calculator. WORDMIO calculates locally using the assumptions above.

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Turn a savings target into a monthly amount

Plan for a purchase, course or other future expense by entering the target and how much you have already saved. Choose the number of months and your assumed interest rate to estimate the remaining monthly contribution.

Use the estimate alongside your budget. A shorter timeline generally requires larger contributions, while a longer timeline gives you more months to work toward the same target.

Free to use. No sign-up required.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter the target amount and what you have already saved.
  2. Set the number of months and an assumed annual rate.
  3. Calculate the monthly contribution and review the projected balance.

A practical example

A 12,000 target, 3,000 already saved, 12 months and 0% interest requires 750 per month. Try a longer period to see how the monthly requirement changes.

Before you finish

Contributions are modeled at the end of each month. Interest rates can change; check that the monthly amount fits your actual budget.

Frequently asked questions

Can I calculate a goal without interest?

Yes. Enter a 0% annual rate to estimate contributions without assumed interest growth.

Is the monthly saving amount guaranteed to reach my goal?

It reaches the target only under the model's assumptions. Changes in contributions, rates, fees or taxes can change the outcome.

Does this transfer money to savings?

No. This calculator only estimates a contribution. It does not connect to a bank or move money.