About the Quick Ratio Calculator
Quick (acid-test) ratio: liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables) over current liabilities.
Also known as: acid test ratio, quick ratio formula.
How to use this calculator
- Enter cash & equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivable, current liabilities.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Quick Ratio formula
Quick ratio = (cash + securities + receivables) ÷ current liabilities
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Cash & equivalents = 60,000
- Marketable securities = 25,000
- Accounts receivable = 70,000
- Current liabilities = 140,000
the calculator returns:
- Quick ratio: 1.11