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Depreciation Calculator for Asset Value
Estimate straight-line depreciation, accumulated depreciation, and current book value for an asset.
FormulaAnnual depreciation = (cost - salvage value) / useful life
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.
FAQ6 common questions for this calculator.
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?+
For the Depreciation Calculator, 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?+
Enter the money values, rates, dates, quantities, or assumptions requested by the form. Keep every amount in the same currency or business period before comparing the Depreciation Calculator result.
How accurate is the Depreciation Calculator?+
Depreciation Calculator is accurate when the business inputs come from the same reporting period and definition. It applies the Straight-line depreciation. Platform attribution windows, refunds, taxes, or overhead allocation can change the interpretation.
What should I check before using the Depreciation Calculator result?+
For the Depreciation Calculator, check the entered business metrics, measurement period, attribution window, revenue basis, costs, and rounding rules. Business metrics change meaning when inputs come from different systems or time ranges.
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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.