1882 Inflation CalculatorWhat 1882 dollars are worth today
$1 in 1882 has about the same buying power as $33.38 in 2025 — a total price increase of 3238.2% over 143 years, averaging 2.48% a year.
$100,000 in 1882 is worth about $3,338,159 in 2025 dollars.
Convert any 1882 amount
$100 in 1882 is worth about $3,338 in 2025 dollars (estimate).
Calculated as amount × 33.3816, the change in the price index from 1882 to 2025.
1882 dollar amounts in 2025 money
Each amount multiplied by 33.3816.
The method
Index values are annual averages on the 1982-1984 = 100 base.
Frequently asked questions
What is $1 from 1882 worth today?
$1 in 1882 has roughly the same buying power as $33.38 in 2025. Prices rose 3238.2% in total over those 143 years, an average of 2.48% per year.
How do I convert 1882 dollars to today's dollars?
Multiply the 1882 amount by 33.3816. That figure is the price index in 2025 divided by the index in 1882 (322.8 ÷ 9.67).
What was the inflation rate in 1882?
Consumer prices changed by 0.0% during 1882 compared with the previous year.
Is 1882 inflation data official?
No. Official US Consumer Price Index data begins in 1913. Figures for 1882 come from a reconstructed historical series published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, which splices together earlier price indices. They are reasonable estimates for historical context, but they are not official statistics and carry meaningfully more uncertainty than post-1913 figures.