Depreciation Calculators

Calculate depreciation and create printable depreciation schedules using multiple common methods.

Depreciation Method Straight-Line Double Declining Balance Declining Balance Fixed Declining Balance Variable Declining Balance Sum-of-Years' Digits Units of Production Activity Method Real Estate - Mid-Month

Asset Cost ($)

Salvage Value ($)

Useful Life (Periods)

Declining Rate (%)

Declining Factor

Total Expected Units

Activity Per Period

VDB Start Period

VDB End Period

Do Not Switch to Straight-Line No - Allow Switch Yes - No Switch

Real Estate Type Residential Rental Property Nonresidential Property

Placed in Service Date

Depreciation Summary

Asset Cost

$0.00

Total Depreciable Amount

$0.00

Total Depreciation

$0.00

Ending Book Value

$0.00

Depreciation Schedule

Select a method and click "Calculate & Create Schedule".

How Depreciation Is Calculated

Straight-Line: Equal depreciation expense is generally recognized over the useful life.

Double Declining Balance: An accelerated method using twice the straight-line rate against the beginning book value, subject to the salvage-value floor.

Declining Balance: Uses a user-selected declining-balance factor.

Fixed Declining Balance: Uses a fixed rate derived from cost and salvage value.

Variable Declining Balance: Combines declining-balance depreciation with straight-line switching when appropriate.

Sum-of-Years' Digits: An accelerated method where larger depreciation amounts occur in earlier periods.

Units of Production: Depreciation is based on units produced rather than simply elapsed time.

Activity Method: Depreciation is based on an activity measure such as miles, machine cycles, operating hours, or other measurable usage.

Real Estate: Provides a simplified mid-month straight-line schedule for real property. Tax rules and conventions can vary, so this calculator should not be treated as tax advice.