How this calculator works
Calculate how many months your business can operate from current cash and monthly burn. Use it for quick planning, campaign review, cash-flow checks, and small business decision-making without setting up a spreadsheet.
Cash runway = cash balance ÷ monthly net burn
These results are estimates for planning. Actual outcomes can vary based on taxes, refunds, timing, margins, sales cycle, payroll rules, and business model.
How to use this calculator
- Enter realistic values that match your current situation.
- Press Calculate to refresh the estimate.
- Compare the main result with the supporting details in the result panel.
- Change one input at a time to see which variable affects the result most.
Planning note: Cash Runway Calculator gives an educational estimate. It does not include every tax rule, fee, platform policy, market condition, or personal constraint, so use it as a quick planning reference rather than a final decision.
FAQ
What is cash runway?
Cash runway is the number of months a business can continue operating before running out of cash.
What is a healthy runway?
Many startups aim for 12 to 18 months, but the right runway depends on growth, fundraising, and profitability.
What is monthly burn?
Monthly burn is the amount of cash the business uses each month after accounting for incoming revenue.
How can I extend runway?
Reduce expenses, increase revenue, delay nonessential spending, improve collections, or raise capital.
Why is runway important?
It shows how much time a business has to reach profitability, raise funding, or adjust strategy.