What is SIP Calculator?
SIP Calculator helps you project the value of monthly SIP contributions at an assumed return.
The main result is projected investment value, with a breakdown of amount invested and estimated growth. The formula, example and assumptions below explain how to interpret it.
How to use SIP Calculator
Use the example to get familiar with the form, then enter your own figures. Any rates in the example are illustrative. Check the field labels and units before calculating.
- Gather monthly investment (₹), expected annual return (%), investment duration (years) and contribution timing. Use values from the same situation or reporting period.
- Replace the example monthly investment with your own value, then complete the other fields. Check the displayed units and each selected option.
- Select Calculate and read projected investment value with its result breakdown. Change one input and calculate again to compare a second scenario. Reset restores the original example.
- Enter monthly investment in ₹, at least 0. Decimals are accepted.
- Enter expected annual return in %, at least 0 and at most 100. Decimals are accepted.
- Enter investment duration (years), at least 1 and at most 60. Use a whole number.
- Choose contribution timing from End of each month and Start of each month.
SIP Calculator: a worked example
With the inputs below, the result is ₹11,50,193.45 (projected investment value). Follow the example, then replace these illustrative values with your own.
| Input or output | Example value |
|---|---|
| Monthly investment (₹) | ₹5,000 |
| Expected annual return (%) | 12 % |
| Investment duration (years) | 10 |
| Contribution timing | End of each month |
| Projected investment value | ₹11,50,193.45 |
| Amount invested | ₹6,00,000 |
| Estimated growth | ₹5,50,193.45 |
Understanding the SIP result
Read projected investment value alongside amount invested and estimated growth. These describe different parts of the same calculation.
Displayed results use a readable number of decimal places. When checking a result by hand, keep extra precision until the last step. To compare scenarios, change one input at a time and keep the others fixed.
- Example Amount invested: ₹6,00,000
- Example Estimated growth: ₹5,50,193.45
SIP Calculator: assumptions and common mistakes
A useful estimate starts with the right inputs. Check the following assumptions and limits before applying the result to your situation.
- Projection using the rate you enter, not a guaranteed return or live product quote. Unless stated otherwise, taxes, fees and inflation are excluded.
- Duration is entered in years.
- A projected return is an assumption. Check whether fees, tax and inflation are included before comparing products.
For wider guidance, visit SEBI Investor Education. The formula and scope of this specific tool are stated on this page.






