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Devendra Kumar Dixit
Devendra Kumar Dixit

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Building a Simple EMI Calculator with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Why I Built This

I wanted to build a small, practical project that focuses on real-world logic rather than UI polish or frameworks.
An EMI calculator felt like a good fit because it involves a clear formula, user input handling, and instant feedback.
The goal was to keep everything simple and readable while practicing core front-end fundamentals.

This is a learning-focused build log, not a product launch.

What the EMI Calculator Does

The calculator is intentionally minimal:

Takes loan amount, interest rate, and loan tenure as input

Calculates the monthly EMI instantly

Displays the result clearly

Works well on mobile devices

No charts, no advanced options, no extra configuration.

Tech Stack

I kept the stack basic on purpose:

HTML – structure and input fields

CSS – clean, responsive layout

JavaScript – EMI calculation logic and live updates

Using vanilla JavaScript helped me understand the math and state flow without abstractions.

EMI Calculation Logic
The Formula (Plain English)

EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is calculated using this formula:

EMI = [P × R × (1 + R)^N] / [(1 + R)^N − 1]

Where:

P = Loan amount

R = Monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100)

N = Loan tenure in months

In this project:

Loan amount is entered as a number

Interest rate is entered annually and converted to a monthly rate

Tenure is entered in months

Core JavaScript Logic

Here’s the main calculation function:

function calculateEMI(principal, annualRate, months) {
const monthlyRate = annualRate / 12 / 100;

if (principal <= 0 || annualRate <= 0 || months <= 0) {
return null;
}

const emi =
(principal * monthlyRate * Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, months)) /
(Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, months) - 1);

return emi.toFixed(2);
}

To keep the UI responsive, the calculation runs whenever the user updates an input:

inputs.forEach(input => {
input.addEventListener("input", updateEMI);
});

function updateEMI() {
const principal = Number(amountInput.value);
const rate = Number(rateInput.value);
const months = Number(tenureInput.value);

const emi = calculateEMI(principal, rate, months);
result.textContent = emi ? Monthly EMI: $${emi} : "";
}

The focus here was clarity and correctness rather than optimization.

UI & UX Decisions

Design decisions were kept simple and practical:

Mobile-first layout

Clearly labeled input fields

Instant calculation instead of a submit button

Minimal styling to reduce cognitive load

The idea was to make the calculator understandable without instructions.

Edge Cases & Possible Improvements

Things handled or noted:

Empty inputs return no result

Zero or negative values are ignored

Assumes fixed interest rate only

Possible future improvements:

Total interest and total payment breakdown

Year/month toggle for tenure

Better validation and accessibility support

I intentionally kept these out to avoid scope creep.

Demo & Source Code

If you want to try it or explore the code:

Live demo: https://yuvronixstudio.github.io/emi-calculator/

Source code: https://github.com/YuvronixStudio/emi-calculator

Feedback

I’d really appreciate feedback from other developers, especially on:

Is the EMI formula implementation correct?

Any UI or UX improvements you’d suggest?

Better ways to structure the JavaScript logic?

This was built as a learning exercise, so constructive feedback is welcome.

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