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Free emergency fund calculator to turn monthly essentials into a clear savings target, track progress, and estimate how long it may take to fully fund your cushion.
Last updated: April 18, 2026
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Must-haves only: housing, utilities, food, insurance, minimums
Set to 0 to hide time-to-goal
Target emergency fund
$24,000
Progress: 33.3% of goal
Notes
Formula
Expenses × months
Align the goal with what you truly need in a crisis.
Common choices
6 / 12 popular
Stress-test 3 vs 6 vs 12 months for your household.
Current savings
% of goal
See how far you are before adding new money.
Remaining ÷ monthly
Rounded up
Ignores interest—use as a rough schedule only.
Cash cushion
Safety net
Separate from long-term investing goals.
Disclaimer
Planning tool
Talk to a financial professional for your situation.
Default: $4,000/mo essentials, 6 months target, $8,000 saved, $500/mo contribution:
Target
$24,000
Left to save
$16,000
Months (est.)
32
We multiply your monthly essential expenses by your chosen months of coverage to get a target balance. We compare that to your current emergency savings to show percent funded and amount remaining. If you enter a monthly contribution, we estimate months to goal by dividing the remainder by the contribution (rounded up).
Target = monthly essentials × months of coverageRemaining = max(0, target − current savings)Progress% = min(100, current ÷ target × 100)Months to goal ≈ ceil(remaining ÷ monthly contribution)Does not model interest, irregular income, or pauses in saving.
Many plans prioritize cash reserves before aggressive investing
Also explore cash flow forecast and expense allocation.
Get a Custom CalculatorIncrease essentials if your true must-pay bills are higher, or lower the month count if you only want a starter fund.
Not financial advice; for education and estimation only.
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