Startup Runway & Burn Rate Calculator
Calculate your startup runway in months and project your cash burn with MRR growth. See exactly when you run out of cash.
Cash & Burn
Runway (Months)
10
Months until cash reaches zero
Zero Cash Date
November 2027
Projected date your cash runs out
Net Monthly Burn Rate
$50,000
Gross burn minus MRR
Cash Balance & MRR Projection
How the Burn Rate Calculator Works
The burn rate calculator projects your month-by-month cash balance by subtracting your net monthly burn (gross burn minus MRR) and compounding MRR growth each month. It tells you exactly how many months of runway you have and when your cash balance hits zero.
Burn Rate Formulas
Runway Benchmarks
Investors typically look for 12-18 months of runway after a funding round. Less than 6 months is critical and requires immediate action.
18+ Months: Healthy
You have ample runway to execute your plan and raise your next round from a position of strength.
Under 6 Months: Critical
You need to cut burn or raise capital immediately. Start fundraising or reduce expenses now.