How to use the Free Cash Flow Calculator

Calculate a company’s simplified free cash flow from operating cash flow and capital expenditures.

Calculation formula

Free cash flow (FCF) = operating cash flow − capital expenditures.

Recommended steps

1. Enter values using the units shown beside each field.
2. Review whether the example assumptions match your situation.
3. Run the calculator and compare the key metrics.
4. Use the source data or official rates when precision matters.

Known limitations

Common simplified FCF definition. Source company filings separately and check how capital expenditures are classified.