Can I switch to 150% declining balance?
Yes. Change the declining multiplier from 2.0 to 1.5 to mirror the 150% method.
Step-by-step walkthrough
Depreciation Calculator Guide
Use this companion guide beside the interactive calculator to make sure you understand the “why” behind every click. Each section includes the classroom explanation, student-friendly language, and quick practice prompts.
Before you start
Collect the data points listed below and double-check their units. Keeping an organized “givens” list is one of the fastest ways to reduce math errors and impress exam graders.
- depreciation
- straight-line
- double declining
Detailed procedure
Step 1
Enter the asset cost, expected salvage value, and useful life in years.
Step 2
Adjust the declining-balance multiplier if you want a rate other than double.
Step 3
Review the per-year depreciation tables and cumulative book value.
Teaching & troubleshooting tips
Does the schedule stop at salvage value?
The calculator caps book value at the salvage amount automatically so depreciation never overshoots.