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Accumulated Depreciation Calculator

Result

Calculated result 8 Based on the values entered.
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Accumulated Depreciation Calculator Accumulated depreciation is the total amount of an asset's value that has been written off since you bought it. Enter the asset's original cost, useful life and how many years it has been in use, and the calculator retu — free online calculator.

Formula

Annual = Cost ÷ Life | Total = Annual × Years Used
  • Accumulated Depreciation Calculator calculates its result from Cost, Life, Years Used. It uses the formula Annual = Cost ÷ Life | Total = Annual × Years Used. Change any input to recalculate the result instantly.
  • The main inputs are Cost, Life, Years Used. Enter them in the units and format shown in the calculator.
  • Use monetary amounts, rates and time periods exactly as labeled; the result reflects the assumptions entered on this page.
  • Changing any input above recalculates the result with the same calculation engine used by this page.

Example: Accumulated Depreciation

Inputs
  • Cost: 2
  • Life: 3
  • Years Used: 12

Using Cost = 2, Life = 3, Years Used = 12, the calculated result is 8.

Sample result: Calculating…

Frequently asked questions

What does the Accumulated Depreciation calculate?

Accumulated Depreciation Calculator Accumulated depreciation is the total amount of an asset's value that has been written off since you bought it. Enter the asset's original cost, useful life and how many years it has been in use, and the calculator retu — free online calculator.

Which values should I enter?

Enter Cost, Life, Years Used using the units and format shown beside each field.

What formula does this calculator use?

The calculator uses the following relationship: Annual = Cost ÷ Life | Total = Annual × Years Used.

Why might my result differ from another source?

Results can differ when another source uses different units, rounding rules, conventions or assumptions. Compare the inputs and definitions before comparing results.

Does the result update automatically?

Yes. Changing an input updates the result using the same calculation engine shown on this page.

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Updated: October 7, 2026