Simple Interest Calculator

SI = P × R × T / 100.

Interest

₹12,000

Total amount

₹62,000

Formula

Simple interest = Principal × Rate × Time / 100. Interest is charged only on the original amount, never on earlier interest.

Where it's used

Some short-term loans, gold loans and informal lending use simple interest. Bank deposits normally use compound interest.

Frequently asked questions

SI or CI — which is higher?

For more than one period, compound interest is always higher than simple interest at the same rate.

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