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Credit Utilization Calculator

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Calculates your credit utilization ratio, which is the percentage of your available credit that you're currently using. A lower credit utilization ratio is generally better for your credit score.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Total Credit Limit ($) and Current Credit Card Balance ($) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Credit Utilization Ratio (%) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Low Utilization

Total Credit Limit ($): 10,000; Current Credit Card Balance ($): 500

Credit Utilization Ratio (%): 0.05 %

Medium Utilization

Total Credit Limit ($): 10,000; Current Credit Card Balance ($): 3,000

Credit Utilization Ratio (%): 0.3 %

High Utilization

Total Credit Limit ($): 10,000; Current Credit Card Balance ($): 7,000

Credit Utilization Ratio (%): 0.7 %

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Important

Treat this output as a planning estimate and confirm rates, tax rules, and contract terms before making financial decisions.