Carried Interest Calculator
Result
Carried Interest Calculator Calculate the carried interest (carry) that a private equity or venture capital fund manager earns. Carry is typically 20% of the fund's profits above a hurdle rate (often 8%). Enter the fund's total gain, the hurdle rate, and — free online calculator.
Formula
- Carried Interest Calculator calculates its result from Total gain, Hurdle amount, Carry (%). It uses the formula (gain-hurdle)*(carry_pct/100). Change any input to recalculate the result instantly.
- The main inputs are Total gain, Hurdle amount, Carry. 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: Carried Interest
- Total gain: 100000
- Hurdle amount: 20000
- Carry: 20 %
Using Total gain = 100000, Hurdle amount = 20000, Carry (%) = 20, the calculated result is 16000.
Sample result: Calculating…
Frequently asked questions
What does the Carried Interest calculate?
Carried Interest Calculator Calculate the carried interest (carry) that a private equity or venture capital fund manager earns. Carry is typically 20% of the fund's profits above a hurdle rate (often 8%). Enter the fund's total gain, the hurdle rate, and — free online calculator.
Which values should I enter?
Enter Total gain, Hurdle amount, Carry using the units and format shown beside each field.
What formula does this calculator use?
The calculator uses the following relationship: (gain-hurdle)*(carry_pct/100).
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.