Equipment Depreciation Calculator
Straight-line depreciation schedule and book value for commercial fitness equipment.
Model v1.0.0 · Data generated 2026-10-01 · 0 benchmark metrics
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Annual Depreciation (Year 1)
$5,400
60% confidence · model v1.0.0
Straight-line schedule
4 × Commercial Treadmill (mid tier): $48,000 gross cost over a 8-year useful life → $5,400 year-one depreciation.
| Cost Item | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross equipment cost | $48,000 | 100% |
| Less salvage (10%) | $-4,800 | -10% |
| Depreciable base | $43,200 | 90% |
| Year-1 expense | $5,400 | 13% |
Accelerated vs straight-line trade-off
Straight-line matches the steady wear pattern of commercial fitness equipment and keeps P&L forecasting simple.
Time the replacement cycle
Feed fleet age into the replacement planner to see which units hit end-of-life inside your budget window.
Open Replacement Planner →Assumptions
- • Useful life: 8 years
- • Price basis: $12,000 list × mid tier
- • Salvage assumption: 10% of gross cost
- • Monthly depreciation (Year-1 rate): $450/mo
- • Projected book value after 5 years: $21,000
Limitations
- • Not tax advice — Section 179 / bonus depreciation rules can expensing much of this immediately in the US; confirm with your accountant.
- • Single-type scope — Mixed fleets depreciate on blended schedules; run per type and sum.
Data sources & method
This tool uses FitnessNav benchmark data: equipment useful life, maintenance %, energy consumption, pricing and scenario presets. Every assumption shown in the result references its benchmark metric. Benchmarks are verified over time through industry research — draft values are clearly flagged.
Equipment Depreciation Calculator — frequently asked questions
What is the Year-1 depreciation on a $5,000 exercise bike?
With 10% salvage over an 8-year life, straight-line gives ($5,000 − $500) ÷ 8 = $563/year, about $47/month.
What does double-declining balance do differently?
It applies double the straight-line rate to the remaining book value — the same bike starts at $1,250 in year one and declines geometrically until clamped at salvage.
Can book value drop below salvage value?
No — both methods clamp the final book value at your salvage floor, preventing over-depreciation.
Is this the same as my tax depreciation?
No — this is book depreciation for planning. US Section 179 and bonus depreciation rules often allow much faster expensing; confirm treatment with your accountant.