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Personal Loan EMI Calculator

Find the EMI on a personal loan, the total interest over the tenure and how prepayments shorten it.

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  • No sign-up
  • Updated for 2026

Your personal loan

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%
yr
Prepayment
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added to every EMI

Enter the loan amount, rate and tenure to see your EMI.

Worked example

With these example inputs:

  • Loan amount$500,000
  • Interest rate14%
  • Tenure5 yr

Monthly EMI: $11,634

  • Loan amount$500,000
  • Total interest$198,048
  • Total of payments$698,048
  • Payoff time5 yr

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What this personal loan EMI calculator does

This calculator shows your monthly EMI. You enter the loan amount, rate, tenure, and any extra payment. The tool then works out the equal monthly instalment. So you see what each month costs. It also shows the total interest over the tenure. The result appears in your chosen currency.

What an EMI is

An EMI is an equal monthly instalment. It is the fixed sum you pay each month. So every payment is the same size. Part of it is interest and part is principal. The split shifts toward principal over time. This tool finds that payment.

How it is calculated

The tool takes your loan amount. It applies the monthly rate over the tenure. It then solves for a level payment. So the loan clears exactly at the end. The result is your monthly EMI. The calculator runs the numbers for you.

What the result tells you

The result shows your monthly EMI. A five hundred thousand loan at fourteen percent over five years is about eleven thousand six hundred. A higher rate raises it. A longer tenure lowers it. So it shows your monthly cost. It is an easy number to read.

The loan amount

Your loan amount is the sum you borrow. It is the principal of the loan. A bigger loan raises the EMI. So this number sets the base. Use the amount you plan to take. It is the base the rest builds on. Enter your loan amount.

The interest rate

Your interest rate is the yearly rate on the loan. It is the cost of the borrowing. A higher rate raises the EMI. So this number drives the interest. Use the rate your lender quotes. Personal loan rates are often high. Enter your interest rate.

The tenure

Your tenure is the length of the loan. It is how many years you repay over. A longer tenure lowers the EMI. So this number spreads the cost. Use the term your lender offers. A longer term means more total interest. Enter your tenure.

The extra monthly payment

Your extra payment is anything paid above the EMI. It goes straight to the principal. So it shortens the loan and cuts interest. Even a small extra adds up. Set it to zero if you pay only the EMI. It can save a lot over time.

Total interest over the tenure

The tool also shows the total interest. It is everything you pay above the loan. Here it runs to nearly two hundred thousand. So you see the real cost of the loan. A longer tenure raises this total. Extra payments bring it down.

How to use it

Enter your loan amount first. Add the rate, tenure, and any extra. Read the monthly EMI in the currency you choose. Then see the total interest. Try a shorter tenure. Compare two rates. Use it to plan your repayment.

A final tip

Use this to budget a personal loan. Remember the EMI must fit your monthly income. A longer tenure eases the EMI but costs more. Check for any fees or charges on top. Even small prepayments save real interest. Do not borrow more than you can repay. The total paid is what truly matters.

Frequently asked questions

Why are personal loan rates higher?

Personal loans are usually unsecured, so the lender takes on more risk and charges a higher rate than a secured loan like a home loan.

Does prepaying a personal loan save money?

Yes, paying extra cuts the outstanding principal and the interest that would accrue on it. Check for any prepayment fees first, then enter an extra amount to see the saving.