Sinking Fund Payment

Calculate sinking fund payment needed to repay debt. Formula: Payment = FV / [(1+r)^n - 1] / r.

Formula

Sinking Fund Payment = FV / [((1+r)^n - 1) / r]

$100k in 10 years @ 5%

Inputs
  • Future Value to Accumulate ($): 100000
  • Interest Rate (% annual): 5
  • Number of Payments: 10

~$7,951/year

Frequently asked questions

When used?
Bond redemption funds, corporate debt repayment reserves, large capital replacement.