Savings & investing

Kameti savings circle calculator

Work out your payout and ongoing commitment in a savings circle where each member takes one turn.

Method reviewed October 2026Fixed-contribution savings circles; choose currencyReviewed 15 October 2026

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How this calculation works

Gross pot = members × contribution. Your net payout = gross pot − one-off fee. Remaining commitment after your turn = (members − payout round) × contribution.

Worked example

Ten members paying PKR 100 create a PKR 1,000 pot. Receiving round four means PKR 400 has been paid and PKR 600 remains due. With no fee, the full-cycle net gain is zero.

Example result: PKR 1,000

An early payout still carries a commitment

The pot moves between members; it is not interest earned on your contributions. The schedule shows the cash available at your turn and every contribution still to be made afterwards.

Choose the date convention carefully

A monthly circle starting on 31 October continues on 30 November and 31 December. Weekly and fortnightly schedules instead add a fixed number of days.

Assumptions and rounding

  • All members contribute before the payout in every round, including their own round.
  • For monthly schedules, dates use the original day of the month or the last valid day if shorter. No compounding or investment return.

Questions about this calculator

Is the pot a profit?

No. In a fully completed equal-contribution cycle you pay in the same gross amount you receive. A payout fee creates a net cost.

Can I model an auction kameti?

No. Auctions redistribute discounts between members and need a different agreement and payment schedule.