Value of $1 from 1695 to 1696
$1 in 1695 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $1.18 in 1696. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 17.65% per year between 1695 and 1696, producing a cumulative price increase of 17.65%.
This means that prices in 1696 are 1.18 times as high as average prices in 1695, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index.
The inflation rate in 1695 was -5.56%. The inflation rate in 1696 was 17.65%. The 1696 inflation rate is higher compared to the average inflation rate of 1.35% per year between 1696 and 2026.
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| Average inflation rate | 17.65% |
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Converted amount
$1 base | $1.18 |
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Price difference
$1 base | $0.18 |
| CPI in 1695 | 3.400 |
| CPI in 1696 | 4.000 |
| Inflation in 1695 | -5.56% |
| Inflation in 1696 | 17.65% |
| $1 in 1695 | $1.18 in 1696 |
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 1695 and 1696.
Compare these values to the overall average of 17.65% per year:
| Category | Avg Inflation (%) | Total Inflation (%) | $1 in 1695 → 1696 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1695. This table and charts use the earliest available data for each category.
How to calculate inflation rate for $1, 1695 to 1696
Our calculations use the following inflation rate formula to calculate the change in value between 1695 and 1696:
CPI in 1696CPI in 1695
×
1695 USD value
=
1696 USD value
Then plug in historical CPI values. The U.S. CPI was 3.4 in the year 1695 and 4 in 1696:
43.4
×
$1
=
$1.18
$1 in 1695 has the same "purchasing power" or "buying power" as $1.18 in 1696.
To get the total inflation rate for the 1 years between 1695 and 1696, we use the following formula:
CPI in 1696 - CPI in 1695CPI in 1695
×
100
=
Cumulative inflation rate (1 years)
Plugging in the values to this equation, we get:
4 - 3.43.4
×
100
=
18%
Frequently asked questions
How much is $1 from 1695 worth in 1696?
$1 in 1695 has about the same buying power as $1.18 in 1696, based on the consumer price index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices in 1696 are 1.18 times as high as they were in 1695.
What was the inflation rate in 1695?
The U.S. inflation rate in 1695 was -5.56%, measured as the change in the consumer price index from 1694 to 1695. See inflation in 1695 for more detail.
What has the average inflation rate been from 1695 to 1696?
Prices rose by an average of 17.65% per year between 1695 and 1696, a cumulative increase of 17.65%.
How is this calculated?
Divide the CPI in 1696 (4) by the CPI in 1695 (3.4), then multiply by the original amount: 4 ÷ 3.4 × $1 = $1.18. 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 1695 → 1696 | Inflation Calculator.” Official Inflation Data, Alioth Finance, 8 Oct. 2026, https://www.officialdata.org/us/inflation/1695?amount=1&endYear=1696.
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| Average inflation rate | 17.65% |
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Converted amount
$1 base | $1.18 |
|
Price difference
$1 base | $0.18 |
| CPI in 1695 | 3.400 |
| CPI in 1696 | 4.000 |
| Inflation in 1695 | -5.56% |
| Inflation in 1696 | 17.65% |
| $1 in 1695 | $1.18 in 1696 |