Cash Runway & Burn Rate Calculator
Calculate how many months your business can operate before running out of money, project your zero-cash date, and model cost-cutting decisions.
Cash & Expense Inputs
Total liquid bank balance and accessible working capital
Salaries, SaaS, rent, contractors, marketing costs
Average monthly sales and incoming cash receipts
Simulate reducing expenses by 5% to 50%
Approximately 304 days of cash
Net cash lost every 30 days
Projected date bank hits $0
Based on standard startup benchmarks
Month-by-Month Cash Flow Forecast (12 Months)
Track your remaining cash reserves month by month at current burn rates.
| Timeline | Starting Cash | Revenue In | Expenses Out | Ending Balance |
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Understanding Cash Runway & Burn Rate
Cash runway is the amount of time in months a company has before running out of capital. Calculating your runway accurately is the single most important financial survival discipline for entrepreneurs.
Gross Burn vs. Net Burn
Gross Burn is your total monthly spend. Net Burn is total spend minus incoming revenue.
Runway Formula
Total Cash ÷ Net Monthly Burn Rate