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Working capital calculator
Calculate the net amount supporting short-term operations.
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Net working capital60,000
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How to calculate
Calculate the net amount supporting short-term operations.
Net working capital = assets-liabilities
Worked example
Current assets: 150000; Current liabilities: 90000.
Net working capital: 60,000 .
Assumptions and limits
No. Inventory or overdue receivables may not be readily convertible to cash. Review the asset composition and payment schedule.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
Working capital is the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Asset liquidity and the timing of liabilities still matter.
When this tool is useful
Calculate the net amount supporting short-term operations.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Current assets | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Current liabilities | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 1000000000000. |
Frequently asked questions
Does positive working capital guarantee available cash?
No. Inventory or overdue receivables may not be readily convertible to cash. Review the asset composition and payment schedule.