How to use this calculator
- Enter current assets, inventory, prepayments, current liabilities.
- Choose a display currency, then select Calculate. Results also update after a brief pause while you edit.
- Read the result with the assumptions below. Export details or save a second scenario to compare your choices.
Formula and method
Assumptions and limitations
Inventory and prepayments must be included in current assets; neither can be counted twice.
Worked example
With current assets = 200000, inventory = 60000, prepayments = 10000, current liabilities = 100000, quick ratio is approximately 1.3.
What the result means
A quick ratio removes assets that may not be immediately available to pay bills.
Common questions
How should I interpret quick ratio?
A quick ratio removes assets that may not be immediately available to pay bills.
What should I check before using this result?
Inventory and prepayments must be included in current assets; neither can be counted twice.
Methodology and transparency
Calculation specification reviewed on 2026-10-14. Mathematical implementation is tested against independent reference fixtures. This does not imply review by a licensed financial professional. Read the testing and precision policy.
Background reference: openstax.org — financial method. FinanceMath implements its own calculator.