Finance
Cash Runway Calculator
Calculate how hiring plans affect your runway. Model scenarios with different burn increases.
What this calculator does
The Cash Runway Calculator project runway with planned hiring increases, then compares your result against operator benchmarks (Target 18-24 months runway post-raise.). Enter your numbers below and you'll get a result, a benchmark band, and a plain-English interpretation in under two minutes.
Adjusted Runway
11 months
Critical, Base runway: 13 months
Base Runway
13 mo
Adjusted Runway
11 mo
Adjusted Burn
$175,000
Status
Critical
Formula
Runway = Cash / (Current Burn + Hiring Additions)Benchmarks: Target 18-24 months runway post-raise.
Sources: OpenView 2024 SaaS Benchmarks, ChartMogul Retention Reports, ProfitWell Pricing Studies, and Pressense operator data.
Frequently asked questions
How do I model hiring impact?
Add fully-loaded cost per hire multiplied by headcount growth per month to your burn.
About this calculator
Built and reviewed by the Pressense team, a strategy and systems partner working with B2B SaaS operators on unit economics, retention, GTM, and positioning. Every calculator in this library uses public benchmarks from OpenView, ChartMogul, ProfitWell, and KeyBanc, supplemented with anonymised data from the operators we partner with.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational and planning purposes only. Outputs are estimates based on the inputs you provide and industry benchmarks, not financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Validate all results with a qualified professional before making decisions about funding, valuation, hiring, or capital allocation.