Finance

Payment Calculator

Calculate the periodic payment needed to pay off a loan or financed purchase over a term entered in years or months.

Payment inputs

Find a monthly payment from amount financed, interest rate, and repayment term.

Payment 0
Total paid 0
Total interest 0

Formula

Payment = P x r x (1 + r)^n / ((1 + r)^n - 1), adjusted for the selected payment frequency.

Example

$30,000 at 6.5% for 5 years has a monthly payment of about $587.

Result notes

  • Results are estimates based on the values you enter.
  • Calculators with schedules show how values change over time.
  • For financial, health, or construction decisions, compare these estimates with professional advice when needed.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as a loan calculator?

It uses the same amortization math, but focuses on the recurring payment amount.

Can I use biweekly payments?

Yes. Choose biweekly to estimate 26 payments per year.

Does this include fees?

Only if you include fees in the amount financed.