CAGR When Investment Doubles in 5 Years
An investment that doubles from $1,000 to $2,000 in 5 years has a CAGR of approximately 14.87%.
How to use this tool
- Enter start value, end value and number of years in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your cagr and the full breakdown beneath it.
Find the compound annual growth rate needed for an investment to double in exactly 5 years.
Frequently asked questions
- Does CAGR show year-to-year volatility?
- No — it's a smoothed rate. Two investments with the same CAGR can have very different year-to-year swings. It only captures the start and end points.
- Is CAGR the same as annualised return?
- Yes for a buy-and-hold single investment. For portfolios with cash flows (contributions / withdrawals) you need the IRR or money-weighted return instead.