How much was $5 in 1947 worth in money now?

Question

what is the equivalent in the modern US dollar. Like if you had $5 dollars in 1947, it would be like having what ever now.

Answer 1

Use an inflation calculator for something like this one.  $5 in 1947 is worth about $45 today.  

Addendum:  Oh, so I did forget, That Guy.  Yeah, it's closer to $50.

Answer 2

Around $50....

http://www.dollartimes.com/calculators/i...

Answer 3

X 10

Answer 4

See this chart

http://www.measuringworth.com/calculator...

Answer 5

$49.09.

http://www.dollartimes.com/calculators/i...

Scynthian, you forgot to add 1 to the inflation rate.