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Inflation in 1676 and Its Effect on Dollar Value
Purchasing power decreased by 2.78% in 1676 compared to 1675. On average, you would have to spend 2.78% more money in 1676 than in 1675 for the same item.
In other words, $1 in 1675 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $1.03 in 1676.
The 1675 inflation rate was -12.20%. The inflation rate in 1676 was 2.78%. The 1676 inflation rate is higher compared to the average inflation rate of 1.24% per year between 1676 and 2019.
Inflation rate is calculated by change in the consumer price index (CPI). The CPI in 1676 was 3.70. It was 3.60 in the previous year, 1675. The difference in CPI between the years is used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to officially determine inflation.
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| Average inflation rate | 2.78% |
| Converted amount ($1 base) | $1.03 |
| Price difference ($1 base) | $0.03 |
| CPI in 1675 | 3.600 |
| CPI in 1676 | 3.700 |
| Inflation in 1675 | -12.20% |
| Inflation in 1676 | 2.78% |
Inflation by Spending Category
CPI is the weighted combination of many categories of spending that are tracked by the government. This chart shows the average rate of inflation for select CPI categories between 1675 and 1676.
Compare these values to the overall average of 2.78% per year:
| Category | Avg Inflation (%) | Total Inflation (%) | $1 in 1675 → 1676 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Shelter | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Energy | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Apparel | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| New vehicles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Used cars and trucks | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Transportation services | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Medical care services | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Medical care commodities | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
It's important to note that not all categories may be tracked since 1675. This table and visualization use the earliest available data for each category.
How to Calculate Inflation Rate for $1, 1675 to 1676
This inflation calculator uses the following inflation rate formula:
CPI in 1676CPI in 1675
×
1675 USD value
=
1676 USD value
Then plug in historical CPI values. The U.S. CPI was 3.6 in the year 1675 and 3.7 in 1676:
3.73.6
×
$1
=
$1.03
$1 in 1675 has the same "purchasing power" or "buying power" as $1.03 in 1676.
To get the total inflation rate for the 1 years between 1675 and 1676, we use the following formula:
CPI in 1676 - CPI in 1675CPI in 1675
×
100
=
Cumulative inflation rate (1 years)
Plugging in the values to this equation, we get:
3.7 - 3.63.6
×
100
=
3%
Data Source & Citation
Raw data for these calculations comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index (CPI), established in 1913. Inflation data from 1665 to 1912 is sourced from a historical study conducted by political science professor Robert Sahr at Oregon State University.
You may use the following MLA citation for this page: “Inflation Rate in 1676 | Inflation Calculator.” U.S. Official Inflation Data, Alioth Finance, 23 Apr. 2019, https://www.officialdata.org/inflation-rate-in-1676.
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in2013dollars.com is a reference website maintained by the Official Data Foundation.