Depreciation is the reduction in value of an asset over its useful life, and the recognition of the resulting expense. It can be calculated in several ways.
The Straight-Line method is the simplest way to calculate annual depreciation, comparing the purchase price of the asset, its years of life, and its final salvage value.
This Formula Solver will walk you through the calculations, and let you use your own numbers to calculate your own Straight-Line Depreciation.