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Depreciation Calculator
Estimate straight-line depreciation, accumulated depreciation, and current book value for an asset.
Formula
Straight-line depreciation
This is a planning estimate, not accounting or tax advice. Depreciation rules can vary by jurisdiction and asset class.
Annual depreciation = (cost - salvage value) / useful life
A 10,000 asset with 1,000 salvage over 5 years depreciates by 1,800 per year.
FAQs
What is salvage value?+
Salvage value is the expected remaining value of the asset at the end of its useful life.
Can book value go below salvage value?+
This calculator floors straight-line book value at the entered salvage value.
How does the Depreciation Calculator calculate the result?+
It uses the Straight-line depreciation: Annual depreciation = (cost - salvage value) / useful life. A 10,000 asset with 1,000 salvage over 5 years depreciates by 1,800 per year.
What information do I need to use the Depreciation Calculator?+
Estimate straight-line depreciation, accumulated depreciation, and current book value for an asset.
How accurate is the Depreciation Calculator?+
Depreciation Calculator applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the Depreciation Calculator result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
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How to use the Depreciation Calculator
Estimate straight-line depreciation, accumulated depreciation, and current book value for an asset. The page also explains the straight-line depreciation and shows a practical example: A 10,000 asset with 1,000 salvage over 5 years depreciates by 1,800 per year.
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Enter your details
Enter the values for the depreciation calculator scenario you want to check.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the straight-line depreciation: Annual depreciation = (cost - salvage value) / useful life.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the depreciation Calculator result before you use the estimate.
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