Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be and how long it will take to build it based on your monthly savings.
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Target Fund
$18,000
Remaining Gap
$13,000
Time to Reach Goal
26 months
How to use the emergency fund calculator
- Enter your total monthly expenses — rent, food, utilities, subscriptions, and so on.
- Choose how many months of coverage you want (3–6 is common; 6–12 for freelancers).
- Add your current savings and monthly savings rate to see how long it takes to hit your target.
Common use cases
- First fund: Starting from zero, a $500/month savings rate can build a 3-month cushion in under a year.
- Freelancers: Variable income means 6–12 months of expenses is safer than the standard 3.
- Dual income households: 3 months may be sufficient if both partners work stable jobs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this emergency fund calculator free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All calculations run in your browser.
- Does my data leave my device?
- No. Your income and savings details never leave your device.
- Does it work on mobile?
- Yes. The tool is mobile-first and works on iPhone Safari and Android Chrome.