How much does a $50,000 CD earn at 5% for 5 years?
$64,167.93
A $50,000 certificate of deposit at 5% for 5 years matures at $64,167.93 — $14,167.93 of interest.
How it is worked out
A CD compounds at a fixed rate for a fixed term. Monthly compounding is the usual case, and the APY is what that compounding is worth over a year — always slightly above the stated rate.
$50,000 × (1 + 5% ÷ 12)^(12 × 5) = $64,167.93
APY 5.12%. Interest earned: $14,167.93.
Open the full CD calculator to use your own figures.
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Questions
- How much does a $50,000 CD earn at 5% for 5 years?
- A $50,000 certificate of deposit at 5% for 5 years matures at $64,167.93 — $14,167.93 of interest. $50,000 × (1 + 5% ÷ 12)^(12 × 5) = $64,167.93.
- How is this worked out?
- A CD compounds at a fixed rate for a fixed term. Monthly compounding is the usual case, and the APY is what that compounding is worth over a year — always slightly above the stated rate.
- Can I use my own figures?
- Yes — the CD calculator takes any values and shows the full result.