Loan Payment Calculator

Calculate your monthly loan payment, total interest and total cost — free loan EMI calculator.

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About the Loan Payment Calculator

Calculates the monthly payment, total interest and total cost of a fixed-rate loan from the amount, rate and term.

Homebuyers and car buyers use it to estimate a monthly payment before applying for a loan, while anyone comparing offers uses it to see how a different rate or term changes the total cost. It's one of many free calculators on Toolapt, and like every tool here, it's free to use with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you run it.

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Guide

Using the Loan Payment Calculator

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Enter the loan amount you're borrowing.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Enter the annual interest rate as a percentage.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Enter the loan term and choose whether it's in years or months.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Click "Calculate payment" to see the monthly payment, total interest and total cost.

  • Uses the standard amortizing-loan formula, the same one lenders use for a fixed-rate loan
  • Accepts the term in years or months, whichever you already have
  • Handles a 0% interest rate correctly, splitting the amount evenly over the term
  • Shows total interest paid separately from the total cost, not just the monthly payment
  • Works entirely in your browser — no installs and no sign-up
  • Free to use, with no limit on how many times you run it
  • Fully responsive, so it works just as well on a phone as on a desktop

Homebuyers and car buyers

Homebuyers and car buyers use the Loan Payment Calculator for estimating the monthly payment before applying for a mortgage or auto loan.

Anyone comparing loan offers

Anyone comparing loan offers uses the Loan Payment Calculator for seeing how a different rate or term changes the monthly payment and total cost.

Students and personal-finance learners

Students and personal-finance learners use the Loan Payment Calculator for seeing how the amortizing-loan formula works with real numbers.

Budgeters

Budgeters use the Loan Payment Calculator for checking whether a planned loan payment fits their monthly budget before committing.

Examples

Loan Payment Calculator examples

3 worked examples

01

$20,000 over 5 years at 6%

Enter Amount $20,000, Rate 6% and Term 5 years to get a monthly payment of about $386.66, with total interest of about $3,199.36 over the life of the loan.

02

$10,000 over 3 years at 5%

Enter Amount $10,000, Rate 5% and Term 3 years to get a monthly payment of about $299.71, with total interest of about $789.52.

03

0% interest loan

Enter Amount $6,000, Rate 0% and Term 24 months to get a monthly payment of exactly $250.00, since the amount is split evenly with no interest added.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions about the Loan Payment Calculator.

What does the Loan Payment Calculator do?

It calculates the fixed monthly payment, total interest and total cost of a loan from the amount, annual interest rate and term.

Is the Loan Payment Calculator free to use?

Yes. It's free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it.

Is my input safe when I use this tool?

Yes. The numbers you enter are processed entirely on your own device — nothing is sent to a server.

What formula does this calculator use?

It uses the standard fixed-rate amortizing-loan formula, the same one lenders use to work out a level monthly payment over the full term.

What if my loan has a 0% interest rate?

The calculator handles that correctly — it simply divides the loan amount evenly across the number of months in the term.

Can I enter the term in months instead of years?

Yes. Choose "Months" from the Term unit dropdown and enter the term directly in months.

Can I use the Loan Payment Calculator on my phone?

Yes. The page is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers alike.

Does the Loan Payment Calculator have any limitations?

It assumes a fixed interest rate and a standard level monthly payment; it doesn't model variable rates, extra payments or fees a real lender might add.

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