Equivalent Annual Cost (Eac) Calculator

Equivalent Annual Cost (Eac) Calculator

Given Item A:
Investment cost of $
a lifetime of periods
Maintenance cost = $

Given Item B:
Investment cost of $
a lifetime of periods
Maintenance cost = $
Cost of capital = %
Calculate the Equivalent Annual Cost

Calculate v:

v  =  1
  1 + Cost of Capital

v  =  1
  1 + 0

v  =  1
  1

v = 1

Calculate Discount Factor for Item 1:

a|0  =  (1 - vAsset Lifetime)
  Cost of Capital

a|0  =  (1 - 1)
  0

a|0  =  (1 - 1)
  0

a|0  =  0
  0

a|0 = NAN
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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.