Present Value Calculator

Calculate present value: PV = FV / (1 + r)^n. Enter future value, rate, and periods.

Use the Present Value Calculator

Enter future value, rate per period (%), and number of periods. Present value is calculated.

Inputs

Future value, rate (%), and number of periods.

Results

Present value
$998

PV = FV / (1 + r)^n.

How this calculator works

PV = FV / (1 + r)^n. Rate is per period (e.g. annual).

How to interpret your results

PV is what you would pay today for that future amount.

FAQs

What is present value?
The value today of a future sum. PV = FV / (1 + r)^n.
Which inputs do I need?
Future value, rate per period (%), and number of periods.
When would I use this?
To discount a single future cash flow to today.

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Present Value Calculator

Calculate present value: PV = FV / (1 + r)^n. Enter future value, rate, and periods.

Use the Present Value Calculator

Enter future value, rate per period (%), and number of periods. Present value is calculated.

Inputs

Future value, rate (%), and number of periods.

Results

Present value
$998

PV = FV / (1 + r)^n.

How this calculator works

PV = FV / (1 + r)^n. Rate is per period (e.g. annual).

How to interpret your results

PV is what you would pay today for that future amount.

FAQs

What is present value?
The value today of a future sum. PV = FV / (1 + r)^n.
Which inputs do I need?
Future value, rate per period (%), and number of periods.
When would I use this?
To discount a single future cash flow to today.

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