📉 Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

What percentage of your income goes to debt payments, and what that means for borrowing.

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Loan EMIs, credit card minimums, etc. — not rent

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Formula at a glance

Debt-to-Income Ratio formula: DTI = (Monthly debt payments ÷ Gross monthly income) × 100
How the debt-to-income ratio works: DTI = (Monthly debt payments ÷ Gross monthly income) × 100

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Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio compares your monthly debt payments with your gross monthly income. Lenders use it to judge whether you can take on more credit.

Enter your total monthly debt payments and gross income to see your DTI as a percentage.

🧮 Formula

DTI ratio
DTI = (Monthly debt payments ÷ Gross monthly income) × 100

Where

  • Monthly debt payments = EMIs, credit card minimums and other loan payments
  • Gross monthly income = income before tax

✏️ Worked examples

₹20,000 of EMIs on ₹75,000 income

You enter
Total Monthly Debt Payments₹20,000
Monthly Gross Income₹75,000
You get
Debt-to-income ratio26.7%
RatingGood
EMIs at 36% of income₹27,000
Room for new EMIs (up to 36%)₹7,000
Room for new EMIs (up to 50% FOIR used by Indian banks)₹17,500

DTI 26.7% — Good.

₹45,000 of EMIs on ₹90,000 income

You enter
Total Monthly Debt Payments₹45,000
Monthly Gross Income₹90,000
You get
Debt-to-income ratio50%
RatingHigh
EMIs at 36% of income₹32,400
Room for new EMIs (up to 36%)₹0
Room for new EMIs (up to 50% FOIR used by Indian banks)₹0
EMIs to cut to reach 36%₹12,600 a month

DTI 50% — High.

🧭 How to use this calculator

What you enter

  • Total Monthly Debt Payments (₹)Loan EMIs, credit card minimums, etc. — not rent
  • Monthly Gross Income (₹)

What you get

  • Debt-to-Income Ratio

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is a good DTI?

Below 36% is generally considered healthy. Many lenders prefer 40% or less.

What counts as debt?

Loan EMIs and minimum credit card payments. Everyday expenses like groceries are not included.

How can I lower my DTI?

Pay down debt, avoid new loans, or increase your income.

How do I calculate my debt-to-income ratio?

Add all monthly EMIs and minimum card payments, divide by gross monthly income and multiply by 100.

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