The SYD function calculates the depreciation of an asset for a specified period using the sum of years digits method.

Sample Usage

SYD(100,50,10,2)

SYD(A2,A3,A4,A5)

Syntax

SYD(cost, salvage, life, period)

  • cost - The initial cost of the asset.
  • salvage - The value of the asset at the end of depreciation.
  • life - The number of periods over which the asset is depreciated.
  • period - The single period within life for which to calculate depreciation.

Notes

  • life and period must be measured in the same units.

See Also

SLN: The SLN function calculates the depreciation of an asset for one period using the straight-line method.

DDB: The DDB function calculates the depreciation of an asset for a specified period using the double-declining balance method.

DB: The DB function calculates the depreciation of an asset for a specified period using the arithmetic declining balance method.

Examples