Value of $1 from 1650 to 1651
$1 in 1650 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $1.33 in 1651. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 33.33% per year between 1650 and 1651, producing a cumulative price increase of 33.33%.
This means that prices in 1651 are 1.33 times as high as average prices in 1650, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index.
The inflation rate in 1650 was -46.73%. The inflation rate in 1651 was 33.33%. The 1651 inflation rate is higher compared to the average inflation rate of 1.01% per year between 1651 and 2026.
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| Average inflation rate | 33.33% |
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Converted amount
$1 base | $1.33 |
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Price difference
$1 base | $0.33 |
| CPI in 1650 | 5.700 |
| CPI in 1651 | 7.600 |
| Inflation in 1650 | -46.73% |
| Inflation in 1651 | 33.33% |
| $1 in 1650 | $1.33 in 1651 |
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 1650 and 1651.
Compare these values to the overall average of 33.33% per year:
| Category | Avg Inflation (%) | Total Inflation (%) | $1 in 1650 → 1651 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1650. This table and charts use the earliest available data for each category.
How to calculate inflation rate for $1, 1650 to 1651
Our calculations use the following inflation rate formula to calculate the change in value between 1650 and 1651:
CPI in 1651CPI in 1650
×
1650 USD value
=
1651 USD value
Then plug in historical CPI values. The U.S. CPI was 5.7 in the year 1650 and 7.6 in 1651:
7.65.7
×
$1
=
$1.33
$1 in 1650 has the same "purchasing power" or "buying power" as $1.33 in 1651.
To get the total inflation rate for the 1 years between 1650 and 1651, we use the following formula:
CPI in 1651 - CPI in 1650CPI in 1650
×
100
=
Cumulative inflation rate (1 years)
Plugging in the values to this equation, we get:
7.6 - 5.75.7
×
100
=
33%
Frequently asked questions
How much is $1 from 1650 worth in 1651?
$1 in 1650 has about the same buying power as $1.33 in 1651, based on the consumer price index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices in 1651 are 1.33 times as high as they were in 1650.
What was the inflation rate in 1650?
The U.S. inflation rate in 1650 was -46.73%, measured as the change in the consumer price index from 1649 to 1650. See inflation in 1650 for more detail.
What has the average inflation rate been from 1650 to 1651?
Prices rose by an average of 33.33% per year between 1650 and 1651, a cumulative increase of 33.33%.
How is this calculated?
Divide the CPI in 1651 (7.6) by the CPI in 1650 (5.7), then multiply by the original amount: 7.6 ÷ 5.7 × $1 = $1.33. 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 1650 → $1.33 in 1651 | Inflation Calculator.” Official Inflation Data, Alioth Finance, 9 Oct. 2026, https://www.officialdata.org/us/inflation/1650?amount=1&endYear=1651.
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| Average inflation rate | 33.33% |
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Converted amount
$1 base | $1.33 |
|
Price difference
$1 base | $0.33 |
| CPI in 1650 | 5.700 |
| CPI in 1651 | 7.600 |
| Inflation in 1650 | -46.73% |
| Inflation in 1651 | 33.33% |
| $1 in 1650 | $1.33 in 1651 |