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Cash Conversion Cycle Calculator

Measure working-capital cycle time using DIO, DSO, and DPO.

Result

Cash conversion cycle
52 days

CCC = days inventory outstanding + days sales outstanding - days payables outstanding.

Working capital tied
$164,666.67
Inventory days
38 days
Receivable days
42 days
Payable days
28 days

Supporting metrics

The headline value alongside the engine's top supporting outputs.

Working capital tiedReceivable daysPayable days
Cash conversion cycle
28
Methodology → Formula, assumptions, sources, and known limits.

How to use it

  1. Enter days inventory outstanding, days sales outstanding, days payables outstanding, and monthly COGS. Those three day counts describe how long cash is trapped in inventory and receivables before suppliers are actually paid.
  2. Read cash conversion cycle days and working capital tied up, along with the DIO, DSO, and DPO components. A CCC above 60 days is a common warning zone because it can create financing pressure even in profitable businesses, while a negative CCC means customers fund the cycle before suppliers are due.
  3. Use the component mix to decide where the real problem sits. If DSO is 45 days and DPO is only 20, collections are likely the biggest unlock; if DIO dominates, inventory discipline matters more than billing cleanup.
  4. Translate the working-capital figure into action by modeling what happens if you cut DSO by 5 days, DIO by 10 days, or extend DPO by 5 days. Then prioritize the lever that releases the most cash without damaging customers or suppliers.
  5. Re-run every month from close data and after any major receivables or inventory initiative. Track CCC and each sub-metric separately because a flat total can hide worsening collections masked by slower supplier payments.
Questions people usually ask
What is a healthy cash conversion cycle?

Lower is usually better because cash comes back faster, but the right number still depends on your industry, margin profile, and supplier relationships.

Can a cash conversion cycle be negative?

Yes. That can happen when you collect cash from customers before you need to pay suppliers, which can be a strong working-capital position.

Which lever usually matters most?

It depends on the business, but collections speed and inventory turns often unlock cash faster than teams expect.

Why does this matter if the company is profitable?

Because profitable companies can still feel cash-starved when money stays tied up in inventory or receivables for too long.

Is this tool free and private to use?

Yes. AI Biz Hub tools are free, no-signup browser tools. Inputs stay in your browser unless you choose to share a URL.

Is this professional advice?

No. Outputs are business planning estimates — not legal, tax, or accounting advice.

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