# SYD

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## Content



This function returns the sum-of-years’ digits depreciation of an asset for a specified period.

## Syntax

SYD(*cost*,*salvage*,*life*,*period*)

## 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 |
| period | Period for depreciation; must use the same units as the *life* argument. |

## Remarks

This function calculates the digits depreciation as follows:
![SYD Equation](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/0ed25d3e-6b2a-4cf0-8f1b-7ed5ab18cf12/artwork/func-syd.png)

## Data Types

Accepts numeric data for all arguments. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`SYD(B1,1000,10,1)`
`SYD(R1C2,1000,10,1)`
`SYD(100000,10000,5,2)` gives the result $2,4000

## 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) \| [SLN](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsRtoS/FunctionSLN) \| [Financial Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functsfinance)