Payback Period Calculator
A free, browser-based calculator. Runs entirely in your browser — no sign up, nothing stored.
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Enter Values
Enter your values and press Calculate to see results.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the investment and annual cash flow.
- Press Calculate.
How it works
Payback period = investment ÷ annual cash flow — how long to recover the cost.
Worked example
$10,000 at $2,500/year. = 4 years.
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Tip: Enter any known values to calculate the remaining results.
All calculations run in your browser. Your inputs are never saved or transmitted.