Coupon Rate Calculator

Find a bond's coupon rate.

Coupon rate (%) 5

Formula: coupon rate = annual coupon ÷ face value × 100

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Annual coupon = 50 $
3. Face value = 1,000 $
4.
5. Coupon rate = 5%
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The coupon rate is the fixed annual interest on a bond's face value.

The math behind it

coupon rate = annual coupon ÷ face value × 100.

Worked example

$50 ÷ $1,000 → 5%.

FAQ

Fixed?

Yes — it's set at issue, unlike the current yield.