Days Inventory Outstanding Calculator
Compute days inventory outstanding (DIO) from average inventory and cost of goods sold.
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Compute days inventory outstanding (DIO) from average inventory and cost of goods sold.
Days Inventory Outstanding Estimator
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Days Quick Guide
Typical values for reference.
| Inventory | COGS | Days | DIO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120000 | 900000 | 365 | 48.7 days |
| 50000 | 400000 | 365 | 45.6 days |
| 300000 | 1200000 | 365 | 91.3 days |
| 20000 | 600000 | 365 | 12.2 days |
| Rule of Thumb | Check inputs | Use as a guide | Round sensibly |
Days Inventory Outstanding Calculator FAQ
Answers to common questions about this calculator.
The average days it takes to sell inventory.
Usually, as stock ties up cash.
It depends on the industry.
No.
