Business Tools · Reviewed 7 October 2026

Startup Burn Rate and Runway Calculator

Estimate when cash is depleted under a constant monthly net burn.

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Estimate based on your inputs and stated assumptions. It is not a guarantee of returns, rates, eligibility or tax outcome.

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Worked example

A starting scenario, with the assumptions shown

These are the calculator’s starting inputs, used to illustrate the method. They are not a recommended plan. Changing the inputs above updates the interactive result; this example remains a fixed reference.

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Available unrestricted cash₹30,00,000
Monthly cash outflow₹5,00,000
Monthly cash inflow₹2,00,000
ResultIllustrative value
Runway at constant net burn10.0 months
Monthly net burn₹3,00,000
Cash after 12 months−₹6,00,000

If cash inflow meets or exceeds outflow there is no finite depletion date under constant assumptions. Excludes financing timing, restricted cash and revenue uncertainty.

Understand the calculation

What is a Startup Burn Rate and Runway Calculator?

Estimate when cash is depleted under a constant monthly net burn. Constant cash-flow scenario; no finite depletion if inflow covers outflow.

Use the inputs that describe your actual situation. Change one assumption at a time, compare the results, and read the scope note alongside the number. The tool calculates a stated scenario; it does not decide whether an investment, policy or tax treatment is suitable for you.

Method and assumptions

Runway = available cash / positive monthly net burn

Constant cash-flow scenario; no finite depletion if inflow covers outflow.

Read the result with these boundaries

Constant cash-flow scenario; no finite depletion if inflow covers outflow.

Check the inputs before acting

Confirm actual costs, dates, eligible amounts and product terms from your records. Compare a conservative case and an adverse case rather than relying on the default inputs. A result can change substantially when return, tax, contribution or cost assumptions change.

Frequently asked questions

What does this tool calculate?

Estimate when cash is depleted under a constant monthly net burn. Runway = available cash / positive monthly net burn

What is outside its scope?

Constant cash-flow scenario; no finite depletion if inflow covers outflow.

Are the default inputs a recommendation?

No. Defaults are worked scenarios. Use your own verified amounts and test more than one assumption.

For educational and illustrative use only. Verify current rates, rules and eligibility with the relevant official source before making a financial decision.