Free Present Value Calculator

Calculate the present value of a future sum of money. Determine what future cash flows are worth in today's dollars using a discount rate.

USD
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years

Present Value

$61,391.33

Discount Amount$38,608.67
Discount Factor0.6139

Present Value vs Number of Years

How to Calculate Present Value

Present value determines what a future amount of money is worth today, given a specified discount rate.

Formula

PV = FV / (1 + r)^n

Where:

  • PV = Present value
  • FV = Future value
  • r = Discount rate (as decimal)
  • n = Number of years
  • Example Calculation

    You will receive $100,000 in 10 years. What is it worth today at a 5% discount rate?

    1. 01PV = $100,000 / (1 + 0.05)^10
    2. 02PV = $100,000 / (1.05)^10
    3. 03PV = $100,000 / 1.6289
    4. 04Present Value = $61,391.33
    5. 05Discount amount: $100,000 - $61,391.33 = $38,608.67

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