Straight-Line Depreciation Calculator
Calculate annual depreciation from asset value and useful life.
This calculation provides an estimated result; current legislation and official calculations prevail. For binding transactions, consult your financial advisor or the relevant authority.
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Result
$20.000
Annual depreciation: $20.000
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Step-by-step solution
Depreciation = (value − salvage) ÷ life
What Is Straight-Line Depreciation?
Depreciation is the expensing of an asset's value over its useful life. With the straight-line method, an equal amount is deducted each year.
How is it calculated?
How Is It Calculated?
Annual depreciation = (cost − salvage value) ÷ useful life
- Enter the asset cost, salvage value and useful life (years).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is salvage value?
It is the asset's estimated remaining value at the end of its useful life; depreciation is applied down to this value.