Credit health

Credit Utilization Calculator

Add each credit card's limit and current balance to see your utilization ratio per card and across all cards combined — one of the biggest factors in your credit score.

Overall utilization
Total balance
Total credit limit

Calculated on your device. Nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.

How to use the credit utilization calculator

For each credit card, enter a name (optional), its credit limit, and the current statement balance. Add as many cards as you have with the button below the list. Your per-card and overall utilization update instantly.

Why credit utilization matters

Credit utilization is the percentage of your available revolving credit that you're currently using. It's calculated as total balances divided by total limits, and it's one of the most heavily weighted factors in most credit scoring models, second only to payment history.

Under 30% is the common rule

Most guidance suggests keeping overall utilization below 30%, with even better results below 10%.

Per-card ratios matter too

Some scoring models also look at your highest individual card ratio, so maxing out one card can hurt even if your overall ratio looks fine.

Credit utilization calculator FAQ

Common questions, answered.

How is credit utilization calculated?

Add up the balances on all your revolving credit cards, add up their credit limits, then divide total balances by total limits and multiply by 100 to get a percentage.

What's a good credit utilization ratio?

Many experts recommend staying under 30% overall, with under 10% considered excellent for people optimizing their credit score.

Does this calculator store my card information?

No. Everything is calculated locally in your browser and nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Should I close a credit card to improve utilization?

Usually not. Closing a card reduces your total available limit, which can raise your utilization ratio and shorten your credit history. Paying down balances is generally a better move.