Credit Utilization Calculator
Add your credit cards below to see your per-card and overall utilization, and how much you'd need to pay down to get under the commonly cited 30% guideline. Utilization — how much of your available credit you're using — is widely described as one of the larger factors in credit scoring.
Add one row per card. Enter the current balance and the card's credit limit — utilization is balance ÷ limit. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere; this runs entirely in your browser.
Enter a balance and credit limit above to see your utilization.
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What is credit utilization?
Credit utilization is the percentage of your available revolving credit (mainly credit cards) that you're currently using. It's calculated as your balance divided by your credit limit. For example, a $3,000 balance on a card with a $10,000 limit is 30% utilization. Most scoring models look at both each card's utilization and your overall ratio across all cards.
What is a good credit utilization ratio?
A commonly cited guideline is to keep utilization under 30%, and many people aim lower. Utilization is widely described as one of the larger factors in credit scoring, so a lower ratio is generally viewed favourably. This is general education, not a promise of any specific score change — everyone's credit profile is different.
Does paying my balance before the statement date help?
It can affect the number that gets reported. Card issuers typically report your balance around your statement closing date, not your payment due date. Paying down before the statement closes can mean a lower balance is reported, which lowers the utilization shown on your report for that cycle. This is informational only — confirm reporting dates with your own card issuer.
Does this calculator store my information?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your balances and limits are never sent to a server, saved, or shared — refreshing the page clears everything.