Finance calculator

Present value calculator

Find today’s value of one future lump sum using an annual discount rate and whole-year timing.

Inputs

Enter valid numbers. Calculations run entirely in your browser.

Results

Example

FV 10,000 in 5 years at 6%/yr ≈ 7,472.58 today.

Explanation

PV = FV ÷ (1 + r)^t with r as the annual rate in decimal form.

FAQ

Monthly discounting?

This tool uses annual compounding once per year for simplicity.

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