Business Tools · Reviewed 7 October 2026

Working Capital Calculator

Compare net working capital and the operating cash conversion cycle.

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Estimate based on your inputs and stated assumptions. It is not a guarantee of returns, rates, eligibility or tax outcome.

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Worked example

A starting scenario, with the assumptions shown

These are the calculator’s starting inputs, used to illustrate the method. They are not a recommended plan. Changing the inputs above updates the interactive result; this example remains a fixed reference.

View the example inputs
Current assets₹20,00,000
Current liabilities₹10,00,000
Inventory days45 days
Receivable days30 days
Payable days30 days
Annual operating cash cost₹60,00,000
ResultIllustrative value
Net working capital₹10,00,000
Cash conversion cycle45.00 days
Indicative operating funding need₹7,39,726

Balance-sheet net working capital and a simplified operating cash-cycle estimate answer different questions. Annual operating cost is spread evenly across 365 days; excludes seasonality and financing.

Understand the calculation

What is a Working Capital Calculator?

Compare net working capital and the operating cash conversion cycle. Cash cycle = inventory + receivable days − payable days. Operating funding estimate assumes even cash cost.

Use the inputs that describe your actual situation. Change one assumption at a time, compare the results, and read the scope note alongside the number. The tool calculates a stated scenario; it does not decide whether an investment, policy or tax treatment is suitable for you.

Method and assumptions

Net working capital = current assets − current liabilities

Cash cycle = inventory + receivable days − payable days. Operating funding estimate assumes even cash cost.

Read the result with these boundaries

Cash cycle = inventory + receivable days − payable days. Operating funding estimate assumes even cash cost.

Check the inputs before acting

Confirm actual costs, dates, eligible amounts and product terms from your records. Compare a conservative case and an adverse case rather than relying on the default inputs. A result can change substantially when return, tax, contribution or cost assumptions change.

Frequently asked questions

What does this tool calculate?

Compare net working capital and the operating cash conversion cycle. Net working capital = current assets − current liabilities

What is outside its scope?

Cash cycle = inventory + receivable days − payable days. Operating funding estimate assumes even cash cost.

Are the default inputs a recommendation?

No. Defaults are worked scenarios. Use your own verified amounts and test more than one assumption.

For educational and illustrative use only. Verify current rates, rules and eligibility with the relevant official source before making a financial decision.