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    CALCULATORiQ™

    Formula Cheat Sheet

    Essential formulas for finance, investing, health & science

    Compound InterestTry It

    A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt)

    Calculate the future value of an investment with compound interest

    Variables

    A= Final amount
    P= Principal (initial investment)
    r= Annual interest rate (decimal)
    n= Compounding periods per year
    t= Time in years

    Loan Payment (PMT)Try It

    PMT = P × [r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n - 1]

    Calculate monthly loan payments

    Variables

    PMT= Monthly payment
    P= Principal loan amount
    r= Monthly interest rate
    n= Total number of payments

    Return on Investment (ROI)Try It

    ROI = (Gain - Cost) / Cost × 100%

    Measure the profitability of an investment

    Variables

    ROI= Return on investment percentage
    Gain= Total return from investment
    Cost= Original investment cost

    Simple InterestTry It

    I = P × r × t

    Calculate interest without compounding

    Variables

    I= Interest earned
    P= Principal amount
    r= Annual interest rate (decimal)
    t= Time in years

    Future ValueTry It

    FV = PV × (1 + r)^n

    Calculate the future value of a present sum

    Variables

    FV= Future value
    PV= Present value
    r= Interest rate per period
    n= Number of periods

    Net WorthTry It

    Net Worth = Total Assets - Total Liabilities

    Calculate your overall financial position

    Variables

    Assets= Everything you own of value
    Liabilities= Everything you owe

    Debt-to-Income RatioTry It

    DTI = (Monthly Debt / Gross Monthly Income) × 100%

    Measure your ability to manage monthly payments

    Variables

    DTI= Debt-to-income ratio percentage
    Monthly Debt= Total monthly debt payments
    Income= Gross monthly income

    Mortgage PaymentTry It

    M = P[r(1+r)^n]/[(1+r)^n-1] + T + I

    Calculate total monthly mortgage payment including taxes and insurance

    Variables

    M= Monthly payment
    P= Principal loan amount
    r= Monthly interest rate
    n= Number of payments
    T= Monthly property tax
    I= Monthly insurance