Loan Calculator

Work out the monthly payment, total interest, and total cost of any fixed-rate loan.

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Loan Calculator: The Complete Guide

Estimate the monthly payment on any fixed-rate loan in seconds. Enter the amount you're borrowing, the annual interest rate, and the term to see exactly what you'll pay each month and how much interest the loan adds over its life.

Who the Loan Calculator is for

Anyone comparing loan offers, budgeting for a new borrowing, or checking how the rate and term change a monthly payment before signing.

How to use the Loan Calculator

  1. Type your values into the fields above — pick your currency or units where the calculator offers them.
  2. Results update automatically as you type; there's no submit button and nothing is sent to a server.
  3. Adjust any input to compare scenarios, then copy the result with a single click.

How it works

Monthly payment = P × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)^−n), where P is the principal, r is the monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100), and n is the number of monthly payments (years × 12). Total interest is the sum of all payments minus the principal.

Features

  • Instant monthly payment
  • Total interest & total cost
  • Works in any currency
  • Compare terms side by side

What is a loan calculator?

A loan calculator turns three numbers — amount, rate, and term — into the monthly payment and lifetime cost of a fully-amortizing loan. It's the fastest way to see whether a loan fits your budget and how much a lower rate or shorter term would actually save you.

References & further reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it include fees or insurance?

No — it estimates principal and interest only. Origination fees, insurance, and taxes vary by lender and aren't part of the core payment.

Is the rate monthly or yearly?

Enter the annual interest rate (APR). The calculator converts it to a monthly rate internally to work out your payment.

Is this calculator free and private?

Yes. It's completely free with no signup, and every calculation runs locally in your browser, so your numbers never leave your device.