Question: How do I calculate the depreciation for an asset using the straight line method?
Answer: By using the SLN function
Why: To return the straight-line depreciation of an asset for one period
Applies To: Excel 2003, 2007 and 2010
- Reference is made to the example in the following screen shot
2. Select B6 and type =SLN(B2,B3,B4)
3. The depreciation allowance for each year is $3,000.00
Syntax
SLN(cost,salvage,life)
Cost is the initial cost of the asset
Salvage is the value at the end of the depreciation (sometimes called the salvage value of the asset)
Life is the number of periods over which the asset is depreciated (sometimes called the useful life of the asset)
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