Runway Calculator

Calculate how many months a cash balance could cover the current burn. Enter your own values below to see cash runway and check the method behind it.

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How this calculator works

Runway = cash available ÷ positive monthly net burn.

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What is Runway Calculator?

Runway Calculator helps you calculate how many months a cash balance could cover the current burn.

The main result is cash runway. The formula, example and assumptions below explain how to interpret it.

How to use Runway Calculator

Use the example to get familiar with the form, then enter your own figures. Any rates in the example are illustrative. Check the field labels and units before calculating.

  1. Gather available cash (₹) and monthly net cash burn (₹). Use values from the same situation or reporting period.
  2. Replace the example available cash with your own value, then complete the other fields. Check the displayed units.
  3. Select Calculate and read cash runway. Change one input and calculate again to compare a second scenario. Reset restores the original example.
  • Enter available cash in ₹, at least 0. Decimals are accepted.
  • Enter monthly net cash burn in ₹, at least 0.01. Decimals are accepted.

Runway Calculator: a worked example

With the inputs below, the result is 10 months (cash runway). Follow the example, then replace these illustrative values with your own.

Example inputs and output
Input or outputExample value
Available cash (₹)₹10,00,000
Monthly net cash burn (₹)₹1,00,000
Cash runway10 months

Understanding the Runway result

The main output is cash runway, expressed in months. It applies to the inputs and operation you selected.

Displayed results use a readable number of decimal places. When checking a result by hand, keep extra precision until the last step. To compare scenarios, change one input at a time and keep the others fixed.

Runway Calculator: assumptions and common mistakes

A useful estimate starts with the right inputs. Check the following assumptions and limits before applying the result to your situation.

  • Separate revenue from cash receipts and cost from selling price. Check the denominator before comparing a margin with a markup.

For wider guidance, visit ICAI. The formula and scope of this specific tool are stated on this page.

Runway Calculator FAQs

What does Runway Calculator calculate?

Runway Calculator helps you calculate how many months a cash balance could cover the current burn. Its main output is cash runway in months.

What inputs do I need for Runway Calculator?

You need available cash (₹) and monthly net cash burn (₹). Use the field labels and units to match your figures to the formula.

Which formula does Runway Calculator use?

Runway = cash available ÷ positive monthly net burn.

What is a worked example for Runway Calculator?

Example inputs: Available cash: ₹10,00,000; Monthly net cash burn: ₹1,00,000. The result is 10 months (cash runway).

How should I enter available cash?

Enter available cash in ₹, at least 0. Decimals are accepted.

How do I choose monthly net cash burn?

Enter monthly net cash burn in ₹, at least 0.01. Decimals are accepted. The example uses ₹1,00,000; replace it if your circumstances differ.

How should I read cash runway?

The main output is cash runway, expressed in months. It applies to the inputs and operation you selected.

Why might my Runway Calculator result differ from my records?

Separate revenue from cash receipts and cost from selling price. Check the denominator before comparing a margin with a markup. Differences in entered values, units or rounding can also change the comparison.

Can I compare two scenarios in Runway Calculator?

Yes. Note your first cash runway, change available cash or another input, and select Calculate again. Editing a field clears the old result so it is not mistaken for a new calculation.

Is Runway Calculator free, and where are my inputs calculated?

This calculator is free to use without signing in. Its formula runs in your browser; calculator inputs are not sent to a calculation API. The inputs reset to the example values when you reset the form or start a fresh page.