SYD Google Sheet Formula

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SYD Formula Syntax

=SYD(10000, 1000, 5, 1)

Example Use Case

Calculating the sum-of-years-digits depreciation of an asset for a specified period

Understanding the SYD Formula

The SYD function in Excel calculates the sum-of-years-digits depreciation of an asset for a specific period. It's an accelerated depreciation tool for accounting—like determining depreciation expenses that are higher in earlier years of an asset's life.

SYD(10000, 1000, 5, 1) calculates the depreciation for the first year of a $10,000 asset with $1,000 salvage value over 5 years. It takes cost, salvage, life, and period arguments, applying greater depreciation in earlier periods—ideal for assets that lose value more quickly at first.

Why Use SYD?

SYD provides accelerated depreciation—think realistic value decline or tax advantage planning. Its front-loaded approach better represents how many assets actually depreciate, with more substantial expense recognition in early years providing potential tax benefits while matching expense timing to asset value loss patterns.

Example with Sample Data

Parameters	Formula	Result
Cost: $10,000 Salvage: $1,000 Life: 5 years Period: Year 1	=SYD(10000, 1000, 5, 1)	$3,000.00
Cost: $10,000 Salvage: $1,000 Life: 5 years Period: Year 3	=SYD(10000, 1000, 5, 3)	$1,800.00
Cost: $25,000 Salvage: $5,000 Life: 7 years Period: Year 1	=SYD(25000, 5000, 7, 1)	$5,714.29

SYD calculates accelerated depreciation: $3,000 for year 1, decreasing to $1,800 by year 3. The yearly depreciation decreases over time following the sum-of-years-digits method. It's an accelerated depreciation calculator.