SLN

Returns the straight-line depreciation of an asset for one period.

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).

Example

Cost	Salvage	Life	Formula	Description (Result)
30,000	7,500	10	=SLN([Cost], [Salvage], [Life])	The depreciation allowance for each year (2,250)