APR Calculator
Estimate the true annual percentage rate of a loan including fees, with monthly payment and total cost breakdown.
Total fees and interest charged over the loan life, in dollars.
Annual percentage rate (APR)
2.95%
Approximate, including fees
Monthly payment
$358.33
$21,500 total over 5 years
Finance charge
$1,500
Total cost
$21,500
$20,000 borrowed
APR factors in fees on top of the interest rate, giving a truer cost of borrowing than the nominal rate alone.
How it works
APR = (finance charge ÷ loan amount) ÷ term in years × 100. More precisely with monthly compounding: rate solving payment = charge-rolled amount.
Example: $20,000 loan with $1,500 finance charge over 5 years → APR ≈ 7.4%.
APR Calculator on True Calculator gives you an instant, accurate answer with no sign-up and no app install. Estimate the true annual percentage rate of a loan including fees, with monthly payment and total cost breakdown. Every result shows the formula and a worked example so you can verify the calculation yourself, and all values are computed in your own browser — your numbers never leave your device.
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Last updated: August 2026
How We Calculate
This calculator uses standard mathematical formulas verified by our team. All calculations are performed instantly in your browser using JavaScript — no data is sent to any server. The formulas used are industry-standard and match those used by banks, financial institutions and health organizations.
For financial calculators, we use RBI-approved formulas and regularly updated bank rates. For health calculators, we use WHO-recommended formulas and medical standards. All rates and standards are sourced from official government and regulatory websites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between APR and interest rate?
The interest rate only covers the loan's interest. The APR adds the finance charges — fees and other costs — and expresses the true annual cost of borrowing, so it is almost always higher.
How do I calculate APR?
APR = (finance charge ÷ loan amount) × (number of periods per year ÷ loan term in periods) × 100. Enter the amount, total finance charge and term and the calculator does the work.
Why is APR important when comparing loans?
Because two loans with the same advertised rate can have different fees, the APR lets you compare the real cost of each offer on a like-for-like basis.
Is this APR calculator free to use?
Yes, True Calculator's APR calculator is completely free with no sign-up, no app install and no usage limits.
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