Cash Runway Calculator
Estimate how many months your current cash balance can last based on monthly burn rate.
How this calculator works
How to use this calculator
Enter the required business values in the fields, then click Calculate. Review the result and use it as a quick planning estimate for business analysis, reporting, or decision-making.
Formula used
Cash Runway = Current Cash Balance ÷ Monthly Burn Rate
Example calculation
Current Cash Balance = $120,000 and Monthly Burn Rate = $10,000. Cash Runway = 120,000 ÷ 10,000 = 12.0 months.
What the result means
A longer runway gives more time to grow revenue, reduce costs, raise funding, or adjust strategy. A short runway signals that cash planning should become a priority.
Frequently asked questions
Is cash runway an exact forecast?
No. It is an estimate based on current cash and burn rate. Revenue changes, expenses, and one-time costs can affect the real runway.
What monthly burn rate should I use?
Use your average monthly net cash outflow over a recent period.
Can runway improve without raising money?
Yes. It can improve by increasing revenue, reducing expenses, or lowering monthly burn rate.