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Emergency Fund Calculator

Find how big your emergency fund should be.

Last updated: 9 Aug 2026

Quick answer

A common rule is to keep 3–6 months of expenses as an emergency fund: fund = monthly expenses × months. For example, ₹40,000 a month × 6 = ₹2,40,000. Enter your expenses and months of cover above.

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An emergency fund covers essential expenses if your income stops. A common rule is 3–6 months of expenses: fund = monthly expenses × months.

How to calculate your emergency fund

  1. 1 Enter your essential monthly expenses.
  2. 2 Choose how many months of cover you want (3–6 is common).
  3. 3 We show your target emergency fund.

Frequently asked questions

How much emergency fund do I need?
Typically 3–6 months of essential expenses; keep more if your income is irregular.
Where should I keep it?
In liquid, safe options like a savings account, sweep-in FD or liquid fund for quick access.
What counts as essential expenses?
Rent/EMI, food, utilities, insurance, and other must-pay bills — not discretionary spending.

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