Computation of Ratios Exhibit 12.1 Calculation of Earnings: 2002 2001 2000 - ------------------------ ---- ---- ---- Income from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interest and gain on sale of assets and other provisions, net 20,697 12,305 17,283 Less: Equity in earnings (3,138) (3,653) (1,251) Add: Gain on sale of assets and other provisions, before tax (1,009) (7,435) 24,921 ----------------------------------- Income from continuing operations before income taxes, adjustments for minority interest and income from equity investees 16,550 1,217 40,953 Additions: Fixed Charges Interest Expense 14,628 19,185 26,213 Capitalized Interest 196 762 2,341 ---------------------------------- 14,824 19,947 28,554 (1) Amortization of capitalized interest 417 413 394 (2) Distributed income of equity investees 3,138 3,653 1,251 Subtractions: Capitalized Interest (196) (762) (2,341) ----------------------------------- Adjusted Earnings 34,733 24,468 68,811 ----------------------------------- Fixed Charges (from above) 14,824 19,947 28,554 Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 2.34 1.23 2.41 (1) Represents an estimate of capitalized interest costs based on the Partnership's established depreciation policy and an analysis of interest costs capitalized since 1996 (the year in which CarrAmerica Realty, L.P. began significant development activity). (2) Represents an estimate of distributed income. Amount is based upon equity in earnings for each period due to the fact that distributions exceeded equity in earnings for each period.