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EMI Calculator 2026 – Free Loan Planning Tool

Calculate your monthly EMI, total interest, and total payable amount. This page also generates a month-by-month amortization schedule so you can see how each EMI splits into interest and principal.

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EMI and totals based on your inputs.

Monthly EMI

$11,122

Total interest

$167,333

Total payable

$667,333

Quick breakdown

EMI formula-based estimate (rounded for display).

Principal (P)$500,000
Interest rate (annual)12%
Tenure60 months
EMI (monthly)$11,122
Total interest$167,333
Total payable$667,333

Amortization schedule

Month-by-month split of EMI into interest and principal.

MonthOpeningInterestPrincipalEMIClosing
1$500,000$5,000$6,122$11,122$493,878
2$493,878$4,939$6,183$11,122$487,694
3$487,694$4,877$6,245$11,122$481,449
4$481,449$4,814$6,308$11,122$475,141
5$475,141$4,751$6,371$11,122$468,771
6$468,771$4,688$6,435$11,122$462,336
7$462,336$4,623$6,499$11,122$455,837
8$455,837$4,558$6,564$11,122$449,273
9$449,273$4,493$6,629$11,122$442,644
10$442,644$4,426$6,696$11,122$435,948
11$435,948$4,359$6,763$11,122$429,185
12$429,185$4,292$6,830$11,122$422,355
13$422,355$4,224$6,899$11,122$415,456
14$415,456$4,155$6,968$11,122$408,489
15$408,489$4,085$7,037$11,122$401,451
16$401,451$4,015$7,108$11,122$394,343
17$394,343$3,943$7,179$11,122$387,165
18$387,165$3,872$7,251$11,122$379,914
19$379,914$3,799$7,323$11,122$372,591
20$372,591$3,726$7,396$11,122$365,195
21$365,195$3,652$7,470$11,122$357,724
22$357,724$3,577$7,545$11,122$350,179
23$350,179$3,502$7,620$11,122$342,559
24$342,559$3,426$7,697$11,122$334,862
25$334,862$3,349$7,774$11,122$327,089
26$327,089$3,271$7,851$11,122$319,237
27$319,237$3,192$7,930$11,122$311,308
28$311,308$3,113$8,009$11,122$303,298
29$303,298$3,033$8,089$11,122$295,209
30$295,209$2,952$8,170$11,122$287,039
31$287,039$2,870$8,252$11,122$278,787
32$278,787$2,788$8,334$11,122$270,453
33$270,453$2,705$8,418$11,122$262,035
34$262,035$2,620$8,502$11,122$253,533
35$253,533$2,535$8,587$11,122$244,946
36$244,946$2,449$8,673$11,122$236,274
37$236,274$2,363$8,759$11,122$227,514
38$227,514$2,275$8,847$11,122$218,667
39$218,667$2,187$8,936$11,122$209,732
40$209,732$2,097$9,025$11,122$200,707
41$200,707$2,007$9,115$11,122$191,592
42$191,592$1,916$9,206$11,122$182,385
43$182,385$1,824$9,298$11,122$173,087
44$173,087$1,731$9,391$11,122$163,695
45$163,695$1,637$9,485$11,122$154,210
46$154,210$1,542$9,580$11,122$144,630
47$144,630$1,446$9,676$11,122$134,954
48$134,954$1,350$9,773$11,122$125,181
49$125,181$1,252$9,870$11,122$115,311
50$115,311$1,153$9,969$11,122$105,342
51$105,342$1,053$10,069$11,122$95,273
52$95,273$953$10,169$11,122$85,104
53$85,104$851$10,271$11,122$74,832
54$74,832$748$10,374$11,122$64,459
55$64,459$645$10,478$11,122$53,981
56$53,981$540$10,582$11,122$43,399
57$43,399$434$10,688$11,122$32,710
58$32,710$327$10,795$11,122$21,915
59$21,915$219$10,903$11,122$11,012
60$11,012$110$11,012$11,122$0
What is EMI?
EMI stands for Equated Monthly Installment — a fixed monthly payment for loans.

EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is the amount you pay every month to repay a loan. It includes both interest and principal repayment. At the start of the loan tenure, the interest portion is usually higher. Over time, the principal portion increases as the outstanding balance reduces.

An EMI calculator helps you estimate monthly repayments quickly so you can compare tenures, interest rates, and loan amounts before making a decision.

How EMI is calculated

EMI depends mainly on three factors:

  • Principal (P): the amount you borrow
  • Interest rate (R): annual interest rate converted to monthly rate
  • Tenure (N): number of monthly installments

Higher interest rate increases EMI. Longer tenure decreases EMI but increases total interest paid. That’s why an amortization schedule is useful — it shows how much you pay as interest over the full loan term.

Planning for 2026: Why EMI Calculations Matter

As you plan your financial goals for 2026 and beyond, understanding your debt-to-income ratio is crucial. Using our 2026 loan planner helps you visualize how interest rates impact your long-term savings. Always aim for an EMI that is no more than 40% of your take-home pay to maintain financial health.

How to Reduce Total Interest Paid?

Long-term loans are expensive due to the power of compounding interest. Here is how you can save lakhs on your home or car loan:

  • Pre-pay when possible: Even one extra EMI paid every year can reduce a 20-year loan tenure by over 3 years.
  • Partial Prepayments: Whenever you get a bonus or windfall, use it to pay down the principal. This reduces the interest calculated for all future months.
  • Shorten Tenure: A 15-year loan has higher EMIs but significantly lower total interest compared to a 20-year loan.
EMI Calculator FAQ

Does EMI remain the same every month?

In most standard fixed-rate loans, EMI remains the same. However, floating rate loans can change the EMI if the interest rate changes.

Why is my interest portion higher in the beginning?

Because interest is calculated on the outstanding principal. Early in the loan, the outstanding amount is high, so interest is higher.

Is this EMI calculator accurate?

It uses the standard EMI formula. Actual loan costs may vary due to fees, insurance, and lender policies.

Can I reduce total interest?

Yes. Choosing a shorter tenure or making prepayments can reduce the overall interest paid.

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