Equipment Depreciation Calculator
Straight-line depreciation schedule and book value for commercial fitness equipment.
Model v1.0.0 · Data generated 2026-10-08 · 0 published reference values
Select a scenario to pre-fill realistic defaults for that facility type.
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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 is a calculation model, not a database lookup. It runs arithmetic on the numbers you enter, using an explicit formula and a small set of documented default assumptions (service intervals, energy prices, useful life). Every assumption it applies is listed in the result, and each one is a default you can overwrite.
We do not hold a benchmark dataset. FitnessNav operates no gyms, runs no fleet, and has never collected equipment telemetry, so there is no measured useful-life, maintenance-rate or downtime distribution behind these models. The default assumptions come from published manufacturer documentation and standard trade practice, and they are labelled as assumptions \u2014 not as findings. Treat the output as a structured way to think about a decision, and replace every default with your own numbers before it leaves your desk. If a vendor hands you a benchmark, ask for the sample size and the age of the machines in it.
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.