Money & finance
Calculation method and formula
r = (1 + Effective annual rate [%] ÷ 100)^(1 ÷ 12) − 1; B(next month) = maximum(0, B × (1 + r) − Monthly payment)
Understand the inputs
- Outstanding balance
- Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Effective annual rate
- Unit: %. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Monthly payment
- Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Assumptions and limitations
Repayment is simulated month by month at a constant rate and payment. New spending, fees and variable payments are excluded. A payment below monthly interest cannot repay the balance.
The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.