Value of $1 from 1725 to 1726
$1 in 1725 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $0.94 in 1726. The dollar had an average deflation rate of -6.00% per year since 1725, producing a cumulative price change of -6.00%.
This means that prices in 1726 are 6% lower than average prices in 1725, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index.
The inflation rate in 1725 was 16.28%. The inflation rate in 1726 was -6.00%. The 1726 inflation rate is lower compared to the average inflation rate of 1.43% per year between 1726 and 2026.
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| Average inflation rate | -6.00% |
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Converted amount
$1 base | $0.94 |
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Price difference
$1 base | $-0.06 |
| CPI in 1725 | 5.000 |
| CPI in 1726 | 4.700 |
| Inflation in 1725 | 16.28% |
| Inflation in 1726 | -6.00% |
| $1 in 1725 | $0.94 in 1726 |
Inflation by Spending Category
CPI is the weighted combination of many categories of spending that are tracked by the government. Breaking down these categories helps explain the main drivers behind price changes.
This chart shows the average rate of inflation for select CPI categories between 1725 and 1726.
Compare these values to the overall average of -6.00% per year:
| Category | Avg Inflation (%) | Total Inflation (%) | $1 in 1725 → 1726 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and beverages | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Housing | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Apparel | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Transportation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Medical care | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Recreation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Education and communication | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Other goods and services | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
For all these visualizations, it's important to note that not all categories may have been tracked since 1725. This table and charts use the earliest available data for each category.
How to calculate inflation rate for $1, 1725 to 1726
Our calculations use the following inflation rate formula to calculate the change in value between 1725 and 1726:
CPI in 1726CPI in 1725
×
1725 USD value
=
1726 USD value
Then plug in historical CPI values. The U.S. CPI was 5 in the year 1725 and 4.7 in 1726:
4.75
×
$1
=
$0.94
$1 in 1725 has the same "purchasing power" or "buying power" as $0.94 in 1726.
To get the total inflation rate for the 1 years between 1725 and 1726, we use the following formula:
CPI in 1726 - CPI in 1725CPI in 1725
×
100
=
Cumulative inflation rate (1 years)
Plugging in the values to this equation, we get:
4.7 - 55
×
100
=
-6%
Frequently asked questions
How much is $1 from 1725 worth in 1726?
$1 in 1725 has about the same buying power as $0.94 in 1726, based on the consumer price index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices in 1726 are 6.00% lower than they were in 1725.
What was the inflation rate in 1725?
The U.S. inflation rate in 1725 was 16.28%, measured as the change in the consumer price index from 1724 to 1725. See inflation in 1725 for more detail.
What has the average inflation rate been from 1725 to 1726?
Prices fell by an average of 6.00% per year between 1725 and 1726, a cumulative decrease of 6.00%.
How is this calculated?
Divide the CPI in 1726 (4.7) by the CPI in 1725 (5), then multiply by the original amount: 4.7 ÷ 5 × $1 = $0.94. See the step-by-step formula above.
Data source & citation
Raw data for these calculations comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index (CPI), established in 1913. Price index data from 1774 to 1912 is sourced from a historical study conducted by political science professor Robert Sahr at Oregon State University and from the American Antiquarian Society. Price index data from 1634 to 1773 is from the American Antiquarian Society, using British pound equivalents.
You may use the following MLA citation for this page: “$1 in 1725 → 1726 | Inflation Calculator.” Official Inflation Data, Alioth Finance, 7 Oct. 2026, https://www.officialdata.org/us/inflation/1725?amount=1&endYear=1726.
Special thanks to QuickChart for their chart image API, which is used for chart downloads.
in2013dollars.com is a reference website maintained by the Official Data Foundation.
| Average inflation rate | -6.00% |
|
Converted amount
$1 base | $0.94 |
|
Price difference
$1 base | $-0.06 |
| CPI in 1725 | 5.000 |
| CPI in 1726 | 4.700 |
| Inflation in 1725 | 16.28% |
| Inflation in 1726 | -6.00% |
| $1 in 1725 | $0.94 in 1726 |