Calculate the payback period of an investment. Enter the initial investment and annual cash flow to find when you break even.

Payback Period: 4.00 years
Years to payback: 4 years, 0 months
ROI: 25.00%
Total Return: $10,000.00

Formula: Payback Period = Initial Investment ÷ Annual Cash Flow.

Payback Period

The payback period is the time required for an investment to generate enough cash flow to recover its initial cost .

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter investment: Initial cost of the investment.
2. Enter annual cash flow: Yearly return from the investment.
3. Calculate: Click “Calculate” or press Enter.