Exhibit 12

WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

For the Period Ended June 30, 2008

(In thousands)

 

     Q2 2008     Q2 2007     YTD 2008     YTD 2007  

Income from continuing operations

   $ 5,294     $ 6,836     $ 2,959     $ 16,510  

Additions:

        

Fixed charges

        

Interest expense

     17,582       15,298       35,246       29,682  

Capitalized interest

     671       1,643       1,429       2,903  
                                
     18,253       16,941       36,675       32,585  

Deductions:

        

Capitalized interest

     (671 )     (1,643 )     (1,429 )     (2,903 )
                                

Adjusted earnings

   $ 22,876     $ 22,134     $ 38,205     $ 46,192  
                                

Fixed Charges (from above)

   $ 18,253     $ 16,941     $ 36,675     $ 32,585  

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

     1.25       1.31       1.04       1.42  

 

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