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🔁 APR ↔ APY Converter

APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is the simple yearly rate. APY (Annual Percentage Yield) includes compounding. Daily compounding at 5% APR yields ~5.13% APY. Lenders quote APR (looks lower); savings quote APY (looks higher).

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Examples

Daily
Input5% APR, daily
Output5.127% APY
Monthly
Input6% APR, monthly
Output6.168% APY
Reverse
Input5% APY → APR (monthly)
Output4.888% APR

Frequently asked questions

Why is one larger?

APY ≥ APR. Compounding adds returns on previous returns. More frequent = bigger gap.

Which to compare offers?

Savings: APY. Loans: APR — but watch for fees baked in.

About this calculator

APR ↔ APY Converter runs entirely in your browser using standard formulas. No data is sent to any server. We don't share your inputs with lenders, brokers, or anyone else — there's no funnel and no follow-up email.

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Lead capture (email / phone)NoYes — sold to lenders
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