How much does a $50,000 CD earn at 4.5% for 5 years?

$62,589.79

A $50,000 certificate of deposit at 4.5% for 5 years matures at $62,589.79 — $12,589.79 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 + 4.5% ÷ 12)^(12 × 5) = $62,589.79

APY 4.59%. Interest earned: $12,589.79.

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How much does a $50,000 CD earn at 4.5% for 5 years?
A $50,000 certificate of deposit at 4.5% for 5 years matures at $62,589.79 — $12,589.79 of interest. $50,000 × (1 + 4.5% ÷ 12)^(12 × 5) = $62,589.79.
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.