This declining balance depreciation reference table shows the first year depreciation for a range of asset cost (book value) values, assuming a depreciation rate of 2%. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Declining Balance Depreciation Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Asset cost (book value) | First year depreciation | Book value after year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| ₹25,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹20,000 |
| ₹50,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹40,000 |
| ₹75,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹60,000 |
| ₹1,00,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹80,000 |
| ₹1,50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹1,20,000 |
| ₹2,00,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹1,60,000 |
| ₹3,00,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹2,40,000 |
| ₹5,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 |
| ₹7,00,000 | ₹1,40,000 | ₹5,60,000 |
| ₹10,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹8,00,000 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your asset cost (book value) and read across to the first year depreciation. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Declining Balance Depreciation Calculator for a precise answer.
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