Burn rate and runway
How many months your company can last on its current cash.
How it works
Net burn = spending − revenue. Runway = cash / net burn. With growth, it simulates month by month until cash runs out or you break even.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Cash in the bank85000
- Spending per month14000
- Revenue per month6500
- Monthly revenue growth (%)5
you get:
- Cash runwayNo cash-out (profitable in time)
- Current burn rate€7,500.00 / month
- Without growth11.3 months
- Profitable in17 months
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Burn rate and runway” tool work?
Net burn = spending − revenue. Runway = cash / net burn. With growth, it simulates month by month until cash runs out or you break even.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: cash in the bank, spending per month, revenue per month, monthly revenue growth. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Cash in the bank: 85000; Spending per month: 14000; Revenue per month: 6500; Monthly revenue growth (%): 5 → Cash runway: No cash-out (profitable in time); Current burn rate: €7,500.00 / month.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.