# SYD

## 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:

![](https://gcdocumentsitekrblob.blob.core.windows.net/document-site-files/images/8d606653-16a0-474d-b9dc-e2b4d01c2446/images/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