# SLN

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## Content



This function returns the straight-line depreciation of an asset for one period.

## Syntax

SLN(*cost*,*salvage*,*life*)

## Arguments

This function has these arguments:

| **Argument** | **Description** |
| -------- | ----------- |
| *cost* | Initial cost of the asset |
| *salvage* | Value at the end of the depreciation |
| *life* | Number of periods over which the asset is being depreciated |

## Data Types

Accepts numeric data for all arguments. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`SLN(B1,1000,10)`
`SLN(R1C2,1000,10)`
`SLN(500000,20000,5)` gives the result $96,000

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 1.0 or later.

## See Also

[DB](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsDtoG/FunctionDB) \| [DDB](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsDtoG/FunctionDDB) \| [SYD](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsRtoS/FunctionSYD) \| [Financial Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functsfinance)