Present Value Factor Calculator: Discount Future Cash Flows Easily

Enter a discount rate and the number of periods; the calculator returns the Present Value Factor (PVF)—the number you multiply by any future cash flow to know its worth today. At a 6 % rate, $1 payable in five years equals $0.7473 now (Investopedia, 2023). That single figure helps you compare investments, value bonds, and plan retirement without manual math.