APR ↔ APY Converter

A stated rate (APR) and its true yearly yield (APY) differ once compounding is counted. Convert either way.

Rates

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Edit APR or APY, the other updates automatically.

Effective yield

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APY = (1 + APR ÷ n)^n − 1, where n is the number of compounding periods per year. Deposits quote APY (higher looks better); loans quote APR (lower looks better), same math, opposite incentive.

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