
Depreciation represents the decrease in value of an asset over time due to everyday wear, damage, aging, or obsolescence. This calculator is designed specifically for insurance professionals—particularly adjusters—who need practical, field-tested depreciation estimates for a wide range of items across various categories.
Unlike accounting-based tools that use formulas like straight-line or double declining balance, this database reflects real-world loss in value as it would be assessed in claims, property damage evaluations, and contents inventories. The estimates help ensure fair settlements based on age and item type, not theoretical book value.
Whether you're calculating Actual Cash Value (ACV), Replacement Cost Value (RCV), or validating depreciation in a property or contents claim, this tool provides a fast and reliable reference rooted in claims industry practices—not accounting spreadsheets.