The Impact of Inflation on value of £42 from 1942 to 2024
In 1913 the price of £42 is approximately equal to £2213.12 in 2024. Prices changed by 5.14% (or £26.48) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 52.69 times as much.
Inflation is a powerful force that can erode the purchasing power of money over time. For anyone curious about the value of £42 in 1942 and what it would be worth in 2024, this page provides a detailed analysis using the cumulative price change, average inflation rate, and other key financial indicators.
How Much is £42 in 1942 Worth Today?
- Converted Amount: The £42 from 1942, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £2213.12 in 2024.
- Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 5169.32%.
- Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1942 and 2024 has been 5.14%.
| Cumulative price change | 5169.32% |
| Average inflation rate | 5.14% |
| Converted amount | 2213.12 |
| Price difference | 2171.12 |
| CPI in 1942 | 2.51 |
| CPI in 2024 | 132.26 |
| Inflation in 1942 | 12.05% |
| Inflation in 2024 | 1.35% |
| 42 in 1942 | 2213.12 in 2024 |
Key Financial Indicators:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison
- CPI in 1942: 2.51
- CPI in 2024: 132.26
Inflation Rate at 1942 and 2024
- Inflation in 1942: 12.05%
- Inflation in 2024: 1.35%
Price Difference
- The price difference between 1942 and 2024 is £2171.12.
1942 to 2024 Inflation Calculator
To understand the transformation of £42 from 1942 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:
| Year | CPI | Inflation rate | Value in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 2.51 | 12.05% | £42 |
| 2024 | 132.26 | 1.35% | £2213.12 |
This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.
Buying Power of £42 in 1942
£42 in the year 1942 is now worth £2213.12 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £2171.12 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 5.14% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.