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Straight-Line Depreciation Calculator

Equal annual depreciation over an asset’s useful life: (cost − salvage) ÷ years, with the full schedule.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

First-year depreciation

$9,000.00

Total depreciation
$45,000.00

Depreciation schedule

YearDepreciationAccumulatedBook value
19,0009,00041,000
29,00018,00032,000
39,00027,00023,000
49,00036,00014,000
59,00045,0005,000

About the Straight-Line Depreciation Calculator

Equal annual depreciation over an asset’s useful life: (cost − salvage) ÷ years, with the full schedule.

Also known as: straight line depreciation, sl depreciation.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter asset cost, salvage value, useful life.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

Annual = (cost − salvage) / useful life

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Asset cost = 50,000
  • Salvage value = 5,000
  • Useful life = 5 years

the calculator returns:

  • First-year depreciation: 9,000
  • Total depreciation: 45,000