Working Capital Calculator
Subtract current liabilities from current assets to find working capital, the short-term funds a business has to run day-to-day operations.
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Enter current assets and liabilities to see working capital.
Worked example
With these example inputs:
- Current assets$250,000
- Current liabilities$150,000
Working capital: $100,000
- As a share of the total40.0%
- If the first figure were 10% higher$125,000
Frequently asked questions
What is working capital?
Working capital is current assets minus current liabilities. Positive working capital means a company can cover its short-term bills from short-term resources.
Is more working capital always better?
Not always. Too little risks a cash crunch, but too much can mean idle cash or slow-moving inventory that could be put to better use.