APR to Monthly Rate Calculator

Enter APR (annual percentage rate). Get the equivalent monthly rate as a decimal (e.g. 0.00542 for 6.5% APR).

APR to monthly

Enter APR.

How it works

Monthly rate = APR/100 ÷ 12. Used in loan formulas for payment and balance.

When to use it

Use it when you have APR and need monthly rate for hand calculations or spreadsheets.

Frequently asked questions

APR vs interest rate?

APR includes some fees. For payment math we often use rate; APR is for comparison.

Compound frequency?

We use monthly compounding (standard for loans).