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APR to APY Calculator

Convert a nominal annual interest rate to an effective yield using the compounding frequency, or convert in reverse.

APY, %
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How the calculation works

APY = (1 + APR/m)^m − 1; APR = m × ((1+APY)^(1/m) − 1).

Inputs

  • Annual interest rate, %
  • Compounding periods per year
  • Conversion

Calculation details

This is a mathematical compounding conversion. A regulatory loan APR may include fees and requires cash-flow analysis.

Enter the annual rate as a percentage and the compounding frequency as periods per year.

Updated: 2026-10-02