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Payback Period

Calculate Payback Period instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

Payback Period

Investment
Cash flow/year
Payback period
5yrs
Calculate Payback Period instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

More about: Payback Period

What it calculates

The “Payback Period” calculator computes Payback period in yrs from 2 parameters: investment, cash flow/year.

Applied in business management, unit economics, and financial modeling.

Example calculation

With parameters Investment = 1,000,000, Cash flow/year = 200,000 the result is 5 yrs.

How to use

  1. Enter the parameter values — every field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. The result and related metrics are calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Use the additional metrics shown (if any) where needed.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark the page.

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