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Coupon Payment Calculator

Work out coupon payment instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Coupon Payment Calculator

The coupon is a fixed percentage of face value, split across the payment dates in the year. It is unaffected by the market price of the bond, which is why the coupon and the yield are different things.

Formula

Coupon

Coupon per period = face × rate / frequency

Worked example

With the default values below, Coupon Payment Calculator returns Amount Per Coupon of $20,500.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Face Value Heldminimum 0
500,000
Annual Coupon Rateaccepts 0–100 %
8.2 %
Coupon Frequencyone of Semi-annual, Annual, Quarterly
Semi-annual
Years Heldaccepts 1–40
5

Results

Amount Per Coupon
$20,500.00
Annual Coupon Income
$41,000.00
Total Coupons Over The Holding
$205,000.00
Number Of Coupons
10

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Coupon
  3. 3Amount Per Coupon= 20,500.00
  4. 4Annual Coupon Income= 41,000.00
  5. 5Total Coupons Over The Holding= 205,000.00
  6. 6Number Of Coupons= 10

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax or fees or charges into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • Figures are estimates for planning only. Market returns are not guaranteed, and rates, limits and tax rules change. This is not financial or tax advice — speak to a qualified adviser before acting.
  • This is an estimate for general information and not professional financial, tax or legal advice. See the full disclaimer for the limits that apply to this kind of calculator.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Figures are estimates for planning only. Market returns are not guaranteed, and rates, limits and tax rules change. This is not financial or tax advice — speak to a qualified adviser before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the coupon change if the bond price moves?

No. The coupon is fixed on face value; only the yield moves with price.

Is coupon income taxed as interest?

Generally yes, at your income tax rate, while any price gain is treated as a capital gain.

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