Receivable collection days
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Estimate average collection time on credit sales.
Your answer starts here.
Enter your values and select Calculate to see the result and any available breakdown.
How to use this calculator
- Enter average trade receivables. Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Enter credit sales. Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Enter days in period. Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Select Calculate and review the result. Select Reset to restore the example inputs.
How the calculation works
Average trade receivables/Credit sales*Days in period
Worked example
Average trade receivables = 20000; Credit sales = 120000; Days in period = 360. Result: 60 days.
Understand your result
Estimate average collection time on credit sales. The result is expressed in days.
Assumptions and limitations
Use credit sales for the same period and comparable balances. Results are rounded for display.
Questions about this tool
What does this tool calculate?
Estimate average collection time on credit sales.
What should I check before using the answer?
Use credit sales for the same period and comparable balances.
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