Amortization Calculator

Generate a complete amortization breakdown for any loan. See principal vs interest split and total cost over the life of the loan.

loan

Result

1,264.14

Breakdown

Total Paid
455,089
Total Interest
255,089

About Amortization Calculator

What is amortization calculator?

A amortization calculator helps you calculate important financial metrics quickly and accurately. Enter your details and get instant results — no spreadsheet or financial advisor needed.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter your loan amount.
  2. Enter your annual interest rate.
  3. Enter your loan term.
  4. Click the "Calculate" button.
  5. View your result instantly — the main result is displayed prominently at the top with a detailed breakdown below it.

When to use this calculator

  • Comparing loan or mortgage offers from different lenders
  • Planning a major purchase and budgeting monthly payments
  • Estimating investment returns for retirement planning
  • Calculating taxes, tips, or discounts while shopping

How the calculation works

The amortization calculator uses standard financial formulas to compute your result based on loan amount, monthly rate, months. Results include a main figure and a detailed breakdown so you can understand exactly where the numbers come from.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does amortization mean?
Amortization is the process of paying off a loan in equal installments, where early payments are mostly interest and later payments are mostly principal.
Why is interest higher at the start of a loan?
Interest accrues on the outstanding balance, which is highest at the start. As you pay down principal, less interest accrues each period.

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