Net annual worth (NAW) calculator
Net annual worth
Express a signed present result as equal annual cash flows over the analysis horizon.
NAW=(1+i)n−1NPW×i×(1+i)n
Calculator
Enter the values you know and leave one box empty. Calculate finds the empty one, the result or any input.
Worked example
Given
- NPW = 100 $
- i = 0.08 decimal
- n = 10 periods
NAW=(1+0.08)10−1100×0.08×(1+0.08)10≈14.903
Symbols and units
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
| NAW | net equivalent annual worth | $/year |
| NPW | net present worth | $ |
| i | discount rate per period | decimal |
| n | number of periods | periods |
Results are estimates for study and screening. Check the inputs, units and assumptions before you use them for design, billing or contract decisions.