Annuity Calculator

See the fixed monthly income a lump sum could provide over a set payout period, and how much of it is interest.

Annuity Calculator

This is an educational estimate, not financial advice. Real returns vary and are not guaranteed, and it ignores taxes, fees and inflation unless stated. For decisions about your retirement, consult a licensed financial professional. 🔒 All figures are calculated in your browser — nothing is entered anywhere or stored.

🔒 Nothing you enter is sent anywhere or stored. All processing happens in your browser.

Features

Turns a lump sum into income

See the fixed monthly payout a principal supports over your chosen payout period at a given rate.

Shows the interest earned

The result breaks out how much you receive in total and how much of that is interest on top of your principal.

Model any scenario

Change the principal, rate or period to compare payouts and find an income that fits your plan.

Private and instant

The annuity math runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded or stored.

How it works — in four simple steps

No signup, nothing to install — it all runs in your browser.

Step 01

Enter the principal

Add the lump sum you'd put into the annuity.

Step 02

Set rate and period

Enter the annual interest rate and how many years you want the payout to last.

Step 03

Calculate the payout

See the fixed monthly income, the total paid out, and the interest earned.

Step 04

Compare scenarios

Adjust the inputs to see how the monthly income changes.

How it works

An immediate annuity turns a lump sum into a stream of fixed payments. You hand over a principal, it earns a steady return, and you receive a regular payout that draws the balance down to zero over the payout period — a way to turn savings into predictable income.

This calculator uses the standard annuity-payout formula to work out the fixed monthly payment a given principal supports at your interest rate over the years you choose, then shows the total paid out and how much of that is interest earned along the way.

It models a simple fixed-term annuity for planning; real annuity products vary in fees, guarantees, inflation adjustments and survivor options. Treat this as an educational estimate, not a quote or advice. It runs entirely in your browser.

Examples

$250,000 · 5% · 20 years → a fixed monthly income that fully spends the principal plus its interest over the period.

Frequently asked questions

How is the monthly payout calculated?
It uses the standard annuity-payout formula: payment = P × r ÷ (1 − (1+r)^−n), where P is the principal, r is the monthly rate, and n is the number of monthly payments. This fully exhausts the principal over the period.
Is this a real annuity quote?
No. It's a simplified fixed-term model for planning. Real annuities differ in fees, guarantees, inflation riders and survivor benefits, so an insurer's quote will differ. This is educational, not financial advice.
What's the difference from a drawdown calculator?
This gives a fixed payout that exactly spends the principal over a set term. The drawdown calculator does the reverse — you choose the withdrawal and it tells you how long the money lasts.
Does the payout adjust for inflation?
No — this models a level (fixed) payout. A real payout worth $3,000 today buys less in 20 years, so consider that when planning.