MIRR Calculator
Enter your project cash flows, finance rate, and reinvestment rate to calculate modified internal rate of return. This page also keeps the formula, examples, FAQs, and references close by so you can check the result with confidence.
What This MIRR Calculator Helps You Do
MIRR combines negative and positive cash flows into one return rate using separate finance and reinvestment assumptions. Review the formula and examples below if you want to see how the result is derived.
This page is meant to give you a fast answer, but it also helps you double-check the math before you make a decision. Start with the inputs that you already know, run the calculation, and then compare the output with the formula, examples, and FAQs below so you can see whether the answer fits the situation you are modeling.
If the result looks off, the usual causes are a unit mismatch, a missing decimal, the wrong scenario, or a value that needs to be entered as a rate instead of a total. The notes on this page are designed to make those checks easy without forcing you to leave the calculator and search for context elsewhere.
- Use the calculator first for a quick estimate.
- Use the formula to understand how the result is built.
- Use the examples to compare common use cases.
- Use the references when the answer depends on a standard or assumption.
Common Checks
A quick result is useful, but the best result is one that still makes sense when you look at it a second time. If you are comparing scenarios, try changing one input at a time so you can see which variable has the biggest impact on the final answer. That makes it much easier to spot whether the calculation matches your expectations.
It also helps to keep the context of the problem in mind. A calculator can tell you the math, but you still need to decide whether the input represents a total, a rate, an average, or a category-specific assumption. When in doubt, start with a simple example from the page and scale up from there.
- Check that every unit matches the rest of the problem.
- Keep rates, totals, and averages separate.
- Adjust one variable at a time when testing scenarios.
- Use the smallest realistic input first, then scale upward.
Scenario Planning
This calculator is especially useful when you want a quick answer before you commit time, money, or effort. Try one baseline input set, then change a single number and compare the result so you can see how sensitive the answer is to that variable.
That makes the page useful for more than just arithmetic. It becomes a small decision aid that helps you compare options, test assumptions, and explain the final number with confidence when you need to share it with someone else.
Result
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How to Calculate MIRR Calculator
- Enter the cash flows: Use commas or line breaks to list the initial investment and the later cash flows.
- Set the rates: Enter the finance rate and the reinvestment rate.
- Review MIRR: The calculator separates negative and positive cash flows and computes the modified return.
MIRR Calculator Formula
| Variable | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| FV | Future value of positive cash flows | $ |
| PV | Present value of negative cash flows | $ |
| n | Number of periods | periods |
Worked Examples
- Cash flows: -10000, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4500
- Finance rate: 8%
- Reinvestment rate: 10%
Result: A positive MIRR indicates the project is producing a return above the financing assumption.
Use MIRR to compare projects when cash inflows are reinvested at a different rate.
- Cash flows: -10000, 6000, -4000, 8000, 3000
- Finance rate: 10%
- Reinvestment rate: 12%
Result: The modified return depends on both the timing and the direction of the cash flows.
The same series can produce a very different MIRR than a standard IRR result.
How to Interpret Your Results
| Range | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Higher MIRR | Stronger estimated project return | Compare against your hurdle rate. |
| Lower MIRR | Weaker project performance | Review the assumptions and project timing. |
| Negative MIRR | Project may underperform | Consider alternative investments. |
Frequently Asked Questions
References
Last reviewed: April 2026