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Net worth

What do you own after subtracting what you owe?

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What does the Net worth calculate?

What do you own after subtracting what you owe? This calculator uses cash & investments, property & vehicles, other assets, mortgage & loans, and cards & other debt to estimate personal balance sheet immediately in your browser.

With the values currently entered, the result is $163,000.00net worth. It also shows total assets, total liabilities, and debt-to-assets ratio.

How to use the Net worth

  1. Replace the example values with your own numbers.
  2. Review the result and supporting figures as they update automatically.
  3. Check the formula and assumptions before using the estimate for a decision.

Inputs used

  • Cash & investments
  • Property & vehicles
  • Other assets
  • Mortgage & loans
  • Cards & other debt

Net worth formula

Total assets − total liabilities

Assumptions

  • Assets use realistic current values.
  • Future income and pensions are excluded unless entered as assets.

Practical guide

Net worth example and edge cases

Net worth is a snapshot. It shows what remains after subtracting every debt from every asset.

Example: A household balance sheet

Add 45,000 in cash, a home worth 360,000, and 18,000 in other assets. Subtract a 255,000 mortgage and 12,000 of other debt.

Cash & investments
45,000
Property & vehicles
360,000
Other assets
18,000
Mortgage & loans
255,000
Cards & other debt
12,000

Calculated result$156,000.00net worth

Track the same categories every few months. The direction matters more than one isolated number.

Example results use the default display profile. The calculator above follows your selected country and units.

How to read the result

  • A rising net worth usually means assets are growing, debts are falling, or both.
  • Do not treat home equity like cash. It has value, but accessing it takes time and may cost money.

Edge cases worth checking

An asset value is uncertain

Use a conservative resale value. The price you paid is not always what the asset is worth today.

A debt is shared

Include the amount you are legally responsible for. Keep the same approach each time you track the number.

What changes the result most

Cash & investments

Use a current amount for cash & investments. Include fees or recurring costs that belong in the same figure.

Property & vehicles

Use a current amount for property & vehicles. Include fees or recurring costs that belong in the same figure.

Other assets

Use a current amount for other assets. Include fees or recurring costs that belong in the same figure.

Try a different scenario

Small changes show whether the answer is stable or sensitive.

Cash & investments: 10% lower

61,200

$156,200.00net worth

Cash & investments: 10% higher

74,800

$169,800.00net worth

Property & vehicles: 10% higher

374,000

$197,000.00net worth

Common mistakes

Check cash & investments

Assets use realistic current values. Make sure this matches the number you enter.

Keep cards & other debt consistent

Future income and pensions are excluded unless entered as assets. Use the same units and time period throughout the calculation.

Do not rely on one net worth scenario

Run a cautious case and an optimistic case. The range is often more useful than one exact-looking number.

Use this result well

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What do you own after subtracting what you owe?

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It is a planning estimate, not a forecast or personal financial advice.