Algebra & Equations

Doubling Time

Time for exponential growth to double.

Formula

Formula
t = ln 2r

Variables

SymbolDefinitionType & rangeUnitsRole
r growth rate per period real number (ℝ) input
t doubling time computed result result

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Worked examples

Example 1
Givenrate r = 0.07
Result9.902102579
Example 2
Givenrate r = 0.02
Result34.65735903