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Your One-Stop Solution for Provident Fund Planning in India! Planning for your financial future has never been easier! Our free PF/EPF Calculator helps you estimate your Provident Fund maturity amount instantly. Whether you're saving for retirement or planning long-term investments, we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re a salaried employee planning retirement or a self-employed individual building long-term savings, our free online PF Calculator helps you make informed financial decisions with confidence.

What is a PF Calculator?

A Provident Fund (PF) Calculator is a digital tool that estimates the maturity value of your PF investments based on:

• Contributions (employee/employer or self-employed)
• Interest Rates (EPFO/Government-notified).
• Tenure (years of investment)

Why Use PFCalculator.co.in?

All-in-One Tool:

Calculate EPF (Employees’ PF), PPF (Public PF), and VPF (Voluntary PF) in one place.

2024 Updated:

Latest interest rates (EPF: 8.25%, PPF: 7.1%) and tax rules pre-loaded.

Zero Cost:

Free forever – no hidden charges or distractions.

Differences Between EPF, PPF, and VPF

PF, EPF, and VPF Calculator

This calculator is designed to work for PF (Provident Fund), EPF (Employee Provident Fund), and VPF (Voluntary Provident Fund). While these schemes share similarities, their rules, contribution limits, and interest rates differ based on the specific scheme or context. Here's how the calculator supports all three:

General Functionality for PF, EPF, and VPF

The calculator uses a compound interest formula, which is applicable to all three schemes. The formula calculates the maturity amount based on:

• Monthly contributions (employee + employer, if applicable).
• Annual interest rate.
• Tenure (in years).

Since all three schemes follow similar principles of compound interest, the same formula works for PF, EPF, and VPF.

Customizable Inputs

To make the calculator work for PF, EPF, and VPF, users can adjust the following inputs:

1. Monthly Contribution

• For PF: Users can input their total monthly contribution (e.g., statutory PF or unrecognized PF).
• For EPF: Users can input the combined employee and employer contributions (e.g., 12% of basic salary + DA for EPF).
• For VPF: Users can input their voluntary contributions above the statutory EPF limit.

2. Annual Interest Rate

• For EPF and VPF: The default rate is typically 8.15% (as per EPFO rules for FY 2023–24).
• For PF: Users can input the applicable interest rate for their specific PF scheme.

3. Tenure

Users can specify the tenure in years, which applies to all three schemes (PF, EPF, and VPF).

Handling Employer Contributions (EPF-Specific)

For EPF, the employer contributes an additional 12% of the employee's basic salary + DA, which is added to the employee's contribution. To account for this:

• Users can input the total monthly contribution (employee + employer) directly into the "Monthly Contribution" field.
• Alternatively, you can add a toggle or checkbox in the calculator to automatically calculate the employer's contribution (e.g., 12% of basic salary + DA).

For VPF, there are no employer contributions, as it is entirely voluntary and funded by the employee.

Example Scenarios

Here are example scenarios for PF, EPF, and VPF calculations:

Scenario 1: PF Calculation

• Monthly Contribution: ₹10,000 (user-defined).
• Annual Interest Rate: 7.5% (statutory PF rate).
• Tenure: 15 years.
• Expected Output:
  • Total Contributions: ₹18,00,000
  • Total Interest Earned: ₹10,50,000 (approx.)
  • Maturity Amount: ₹28,50,000 (approx.)

Scenario 2: EPF Calculation

• Monthly Contribution: ₹15,000 (employee) + ₹15,000 (employer) = ₹30,000 total.
• Annual Interest Rate: 8.15% (EPFO rate).
• Tenure: 10 years.
• Expected Output:
  • Total Contributions: ₹36,00,000
  • Total Interest Earned: ₹14,42,840 (approx.)
  • Maturity Amount: ₹50,42,840 (approx.)

Scenario 3: VPF Calculation

• Monthly Contribution: ₹20,000 (voluntary contribution above EPF limit).
• Annual Interest Rate: 8.15% (same as EPF).
• Tenure: 10 years.
• Expected Output:
  • Total Contributions: ₹24,00,000
  • Total Interest Earned: ₹17,31,408 (approx.)
  • Maturity Amount: ₹41,31,408 (approx.)
  
  

Note That:

• "This calculator works for PF (Provident Fund), EPF (Employee Provident Fund), and VPF (Voluntary Provident Fund). Adjust the inputs (e.g., monthly contribution, interest rate) as per your scheme."

• Pre-fill the fields with EPF-specific values (e.g., 8.15% interest rate) but allow users to customize them for PF or VPF.
• Add a checkbox or toggle for "Include Employer Contribution (EPF)" that automatically calculates the employer's share (e.g., 12% of basic salary + DA).

How the Calculation Works

The maturity amount is calculated using the compound interest formula:

Formula: M = P × ((1 + r)^n - 1) / r

This calculator works for PF (Provident Fund), EPF (Employee Provident Fund), and VPF (Voluntary Provident Fund). Adjust the inputs (e.g., monthly contribution, interest rate) as per your scheme.

Testing for PF, EPF, and VPF

Here’s how you can test the calculator for all three scenarios:

Test Case 1: PF

• Inputs:
  • Monthly Contribution: ₹10,000
  • Annual Interest Rate: 7.5%
  • Tenure: 15 years
• Expected Output:
  • Total Contributions: ₹18,00,000
  • Total Interest Earned: ₹10,50,000 (approx.)
  • Maturity Amount: ₹28,50,000 (approx.)

Test Case 2: EPF

• Inputs:
  • Monthly Contribution: ₹30,000 (₹15,000 employee + ₹15,000 employer)
  • Annual Interest Rate: 8.15%
  • Tenure: 10 years
• Expected Output:
  • Total Contributions: ₹36,00,000
  • Total Interest Earned: ₹14,42,840 (approx.)
  • Maturity Amount: ₹50,42,840 (approx.)

Test Case 3: VPF

• Inputs:
  • Monthly Contribution: ₹20,000
  • Annual Interest Rate: 8.15%
  • Tenure: 10 years
• Expected Output:
  • Total Contributions: ₹24,00,000
  • Total Interest Earned: ₹17,31,408 (approx.)
  • Maturity Amount: ₹41,31,408 (approx.)

How It Works

This calculator supports both PF (Provident Fund) and EPF (Employee Provident Fund). Here's how:

• General Functionality: The calculator uses a compound interest formula applicable to both PF and EPF schemes.
• Customizable Inputs: Users can adjust monthly contributions, annual interest rates, and tenure to suit their specific scheme.
• Employer Contributions (EPF-Specific): For EPF, users can input the total monthly contribution (employee + employer) or use a toggle to calculate employer contributions automatically.

Example Scenarios:

• PF Calculation: Monthly Contribution: ₹10,000, Annual Interest Rate: 7.5%, Tenure: 15 years → Maturity Amount: ₹28,50,000 (approx.).
• EPF Calculation: Monthly Contribution: ₹30,000 (₹15,000 employee + ₹15,000 employer), Annual Interest Rate: 8.15%, Tenure: 10 years → Maturity Amount: ₹50,42,840 (approx.).

Why Choose Our PF/EPF Calculator?

• ✔ Free and easy-to-use tool for accurate calculations.
• ✔ Simplified breakdown for better understanding.
• ✔ Customizable inputs for both PF and EPF schemes.
• ✔ Designed specifically for Indian provident fund rules.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)