Payback Period Calculator

How long until you recover your initial investment? Enter the upfront cost and expected annual cash flows to calculate the payback period in years and months.

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Payback Period Calculator — Investment Recovery Time

Calculate how long it takes to recover your initial investment. Free payback period calculator with variable cash flows and growth rates.

Initial Investment ($)Annual Cash Flow ($)Cash Flow Growth Rate (%/yr)

Payback Period5 yr 2 mo(5.2 years)

Total Cash Recovered$50,000

Cumulative Cash Flow Over Time

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