How it works
Debt-to-income percentage = monthly debt payments ÷ gross monthly income × 100.
Input definitions
- Monthly required debt payments
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Gross monthly income
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Monthly required debt payments
- 1200
- Gross monthly income
- 5000
Assumptions & limits
Planning arithmetic using your supplied amounts, rates and policy. Use one currency for all money inputs; results use 2 decimal places. No statutory entitlement, automatic tax rule, live exchange rate or provider quote is inferred.
Sources & review
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Method updated 2026-10-17. Content checked against the stated method and examples. Our verification approach.
Common questions
Are these investment and borrowing results guaranteed?
No. These are deterministic estimates from the inputs and stated method, not predicted returns or lending offers. Actual fees, tax, timing and contractual terms may differ.
How does the Debt-to-income ratio tool work?
Debt-to-income percentage = monthly debt payments ÷ gross monthly income × 100.
What are the assumptions and limits of Debt-to-income ratio?
Planning arithmetic using your supplied amounts, rates and policy. Use one currency for all money inputs; results use 2 decimal places. No statutory entitlement, automatic tax rule, live exchange rate or provider quote is inferred.