2026 RMD Uniform Lifetime Table
The IRS Uniform Lifetime Table used to calculate Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for most retirement account owners in 2026. Look up the distribution-period divisor for your age, then divide your prior year-end balance by it to get your RMD.
How to use: RMD = (prior year-end balance) ÷ (divisor for your age). The right-hand column shows that divisor expressed as a percentage of the balance for quick reference. Example: $500,000 at age 75 ÷ 24.6 = $20,325.
| Age | Distribution period (divisor) | RMD as % of balance |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 27.4 | 3.65% |
| 73 | 26.5 | 3.77% |
| 74 | 25.5 | 3.92% |
| 75 | 24.6 | 4.07% |
| 76 | 23.7 | 4.22% |
| 77 | 22.9 | 4.37% |
| 78 | 22.0 | 4.55% |
| 79 | 21.1 | 4.74% |
| 80 | 20.2 | 4.95% |
| 81 | 19.4 | 5.15% |
| 82 | 18.5 | 5.41% |
| 83 | 17.7 | 5.65% |
| 84 | 16.8 | 5.95% |
| 85 | 16.0 | 6.25% |
| 86 | 15.2 | 6.58% |
| 87 | 14.4 | 6.94% |
| 88 | 13.7 | 7.30% |
| 89 | 12.9 | 7.75% |
| 90 | 12.2 | 8.20% |
| 91 | 11.5 | 8.70% |
| 92 | 10.8 | 9.26% |
| 93 | 10.1 | 9.90% |
| 94 | 9.5 | 10.53% |
| 95 | 8.9 | 11.24% |
| 96 | 8.4 | 11.90% |
| 97 | 7.8 | 12.82% |
| 98 | 7.3 | 13.70% |
| 99 | 6.8 | 14.71% |
| 100 | 6.4 | 15.63% |
| 101 | 6.0 | 16.67% |
| 102 | 5.6 | 17.86% |
| 103 | 5.2 | 19.23% |
| 104 | 4.9 | 20.41% |
| 105 | 4.6 | 21.74% |
| 106 | 4.3 | 23.26% |
| 107 | 4.1 | 24.39% |
| 108 | 3.9 | 25.64% |
| 109 | 3.7 | 27.03% |
| 110 | 3.5 | 28.57% |
| 111 | 3.4 | 29.41% |
| 112 | 3.3 | 30.30% |
| 113 | 3.1 | 32.26% |
| 114 | 3.0 | 33.33% |
| 115 | 2.9 | 34.48% |
| 116 | 2.8 | 35.71% |
| 117 | 2.7 | 37.04% |
| 118 | 2.5 | 40.00% |
| 119 | 2.3 | 43.48% |
| 120 | 2.0 | 50.00% |
Age 120 is the maximum in the table; the divisor of 2.0 applies to age 120 and older. The RMD-percent column is derived from the divisor (1 ÷ divisor) and rounded.
Download CSVCommon questions
- What is the Uniform Lifetime Table?
- The IRS table most retirement account owners use to compute RMDs. Divide your prior year-end balance by the divisor for your age. At 73 the divisor is 26.5, so the RMD is about 3.77% of the balance.
- At what age do RMDs start in 2026?
- Age 73 if you were born 1951–1959, age 75 if born 1960 or later (SECURE 2.0).
- How do I calculate my RMD?
- Prior December 31 balance ÷ divisor for your current age. A $500,000 balance at 75 (divisor 24.6) = $20,325.
- What if my spouse is more than 10 years younger?
- You use the Joint Life and Last Survivor Expectancy Table instead, which gives a larger divisor and smaller RMD.
Data source & last updated. Divisors are the IRS Uniform Lifetime Table (Treas. Reg. §1.401(a)(9)-9, in effect since 2022), as implemented in QuantCalc's retirement engine for ages 72–120+. RMD start ages reflect SECURE 2.0 (73 for 1951–1959, 75 for 1960+). The RMD-percent column is computed as 1 ÷ divisor. Last reviewed: 2026-06-02. Reusable under CC BY 4.0 — a link back to this page is appreciated.
This page is a reference table for educational purposes and is not tax or financial advice. Verify current figures against official IRS publications (IRS Pub. 590-B) before making decisions.