Money & finance
Calculation method and formula
r = Interest rate [% p.a.] ÷ 1200; B(next month) = maximum(0, B × (1 + r) − Regular monthly payment − Extra monthly payment)
Understand the inputs
- Debt
- Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Interest rate
- Unit: % p.a.. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Regular monthly payment
- Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Extra 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.