Days Inventory Outstanding Calculator

DIO = (Average Inventory / Cost of Goods Sold) × 365. Measures how many days inventory sits in stock.

Formula

DIO = (Avg Inventory / COGS) × 365

Example

Inputs
  • Average Inventory ($): 50000
  • Cost of Goods Sold ($): 200000

DIO = 91.25 days

Frequently asked questions

What is DIO?
Average days inventory is held before being sold