Working capital calculator UK
Measure the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Check the formula, worked example and limits before using your own figures.
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Working capital
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Use your actual figures. Any prefilled price, fee, rate or return is an editable illustration, not a current product quote. Balance-sheet measure, not cash available immediately. Stock and receivables may not turn into cash when liabilities fall due.
How the working capital calculator uk works
Working capital = current assets − current liabilities.
Data basis: mathematical formula using your inputs. Example prices and rates are illustrative, not current market quotes.
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Worked example: working capital
This illustration uses the calculator’s example inputs. It is not a quote or a recommended financial decision.
- Current assets (£)
- 40,000
- Current liabilities (£)
- 25,000
Working capital: £15,000.00
Working capital = current assets − current liabilities.
Working capital: questions answered
What does the working capital calculation include?
Working capital = current assets − current liabilities. Use your actual figures. Any prefilled price, fee, rate or return is an editable illustration, not a current product quote. Balance-sheet measure, not cash available immediately. Stock and receivables may not turn into cash when liabilities fall due.
Using your result
Example inputs are a starting point. Replace them with your figures and select Calculate result. Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values.
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