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Deposit with withdrawals calculator

Enter the current deposit balance, the amount you plan to withdraw each month, and the annual rate with monthly compounding. The calculator works out how many months the deposit lasts.

Result

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This calculation is for informational purposes only and does not replace advice from a qualified professional. Formulas and rates may not fit your exact situation — double-check the figures before making decisions.

How it is calculated

If the monthly withdrawal doesn't exceed the interest accrued on the balance that month (balance × monthly rate), the deposit never shrinks — you can withdraw that amount indefinitely without touching the principal.

If the withdrawal exceeds the interest, how many months the deposit lasts = ln(withdrawal ÷ (withdrawal − balance × monthly rate)) ÷ ln(1 + monthly rate). This is the same math as loan term from a given payment, just in reverse: there a payment shrinks debt, here a withdrawal shrinks a deposit.

The calculation assumes a constant rate and withdrawing exactly the same amount every month. If the bank's rate changes over time or withdrawals are irregular, the actual duration will differ from the estimate.

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