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title: "Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) Calculator | MCC Solutions"
description: "Enter cost of goods sold and payables to see how many days you take to pay suppliers. Free and private."
url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/bookkeeping/days-payable-outstanding-calculator"
---

Free tool

# Days payable outstanding calculator

See how long you take, on average, to pay your suppliers.

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Cost of goods sold for the year ($)

Accounts payable at start of year ($)

Accounts payable at end of year ($)

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How it works

## How it works

**DPO = average accounts payable divided by cost of goods sold, times 365.** Average payables is (beginning + ending) divided by 2.

FAQ

## About this calculator

**Is a higher DPO better?**

A higher number means you hold on to cash longer, but paying too slowly can hurt supplier relationships and cost you early-payment discounts. Compare with your suppliers' terms.

**What do I use if I have no cost of goods sold?**

Use total purchases or operating costs paid on account, and be consistent from year to year.

**How is it different from DSO?**

DSO measures how fast customers pay you. DPO measures how fast you pay suppliers.

**Is anything saved?**

No. The math runs in your browser and nothing you enter is sent to us.

**Is this tax or financial advice?**

No. It is a calculator for general information. Check the numbers against your own records, and ask an accountant before you act on them.

Related: [vendor statement reconciliation template](/bookkeeping/templates/vendor-statement-reconciliation-template), [early payment discount calculator](/bookkeeping/early-payment-discount-calculator), [days sales outstanding calculator](/bookkeeping/days-sales-outstanding-calculator). See [all free tools](/free-tools). More free tools: [Receipt Expense Report](/bookkeeping/receipt-expense-report-python-script), [Bank Statement Converter](/bookkeeping/bank-statement-converter-python-script), [Rent Roll and Late Notices](/bookkeeping/rent-roll-late-notice-python-script), or [see all free tools](/free-tools).

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