Free Float Calculator
Divide the freely tradable shares by total shares outstanding to find a stock's free float.
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Enter free-floating and total shares to see the free float.
Worked example
With these example inputs:
- Free-floating shares70,000,000
- Total shares outstanding100,000,000
Free float: 70.0%
- The remaining share30.0%
- If the first figure were 10% higher77.0%
Frequently asked questions
How is free float calculated?
Divide the shares available for public trading by total shares outstanding. 70 million free-floating out of 100 million is a 70% free float.
Why does free float matter?
It measures how many shares actually trade, excluding locked-in holdings by insiders or governments. A larger free float usually means more liquidity and steadier prices.
What is free float in simple terms?
It is the share of a company stock that the public can actually buy. The tool divides the freely tradable shares by the total shares. The answer is shown as a percentage of all shares. A high percent means most of the stock is open to trade.
Which shares are not part of the free float?
Shares held by founders, executives, and other insiders are excluded. Large strategic or government stakes are also usually left out. These holders rarely trade, so the shares are not truly available. The free float counts only the shares open to ordinary buyers.
Why does free float matter to investors?
A higher free float usually means the stock is easier to buy and sell. Thinly floated stocks can swing more sharply on small trades. Many stock indexes also weight companies by their free float. So float affects both liquidity and index influence.