How the calculation works
Simple interest = principal × annual rate ÷ 100 × days ÷ 365.
A worked example
A principal of 1,000 at 12% for 30 days accrues about 9.86 using a 365-day year.
Use the result carefully
This does not determine whether interest can lawfully be charged. Use only an applicable, agreed rate. The calculation excludes compounding, fixed fees and legal collection costs.