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Working Capital Calculator

Liquidity, current ratio and quick ratio.

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Results
Working capital
$140,000.00
Current ratio
1.78
Quick ratio
1.25
Health
Positive liquidity

Quick answer

Working capital is current assets minus current liabilities and shows short-term liquidity.

Working capital = current assets − current liabilities

How to use the Working Capital Calculator

  1. 1Enter current assets from the balance sheet.
  2. 2Split out inventory for the quick ratio.
  3. 3Enter current liabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What current ratio is healthy?

Between 1.5 and 3 for most businesses.

Why exclude inventory?

Stock can be slow to convert to cash in a crunch.