Calculator inputs
Estimate straight-line annual depreciation from cost, salvage value, and useful life.
The original amount paid for the asset before depreciation is applied.
Estimated value remaining when the asset reaches the end of its useful life. Use 0 if no resale value is expected.
How many years you expect to use the asset before replacing, selling or retiring it.
Formula
A $28,000 asset with $4,000 salvage value over 8 years depreciates by $3,000 per year.
How to use it
Estimate straight-line annual depreciation from cost, salvage value, and useful life. This page keeps the steps simple, shows the core formula, and links to closely related tools so users can keep comparing scenarios.
Depreciation Calculator FAQ
What does this calculator estimate?
Estimate straight-line annual depreciation from cost, salvage value, and useful life.
How should I read the result?
The result is a quick planning estimate based on the formula shown above.
Where should I go next?
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