The rule of 72 is a very simple way to estimate and determine the number of years required to double your investments given a fixed annual rate of interest. It can also estimate and then calculate the annual interest rate required to double an investment in a given number of years. In the rule of 72, you can either choose to calculate the annual interest rate or the number of years. Â
Use this formula to calculate the rule of 72
Rule of 72  ≈ 72 ÷ interest rate ≈ number of years to double