ARR Calculator
Annual recurring revenue projection.
Calculate current ARR and forecast future ARR using your MRR and monthly growth rate over a 12 to 24 month projection horizon.
What this tool does
# Expanded Description (120 words) This calculator takes your current monthly recurring revenue and projects it forward based on a consistent monthly growth rate. It shows both your annualised recurring revenue today (calculated by multiplying current monthly revenue by 12) and what that figure could reach at your chosen time horizon. The result is driven primarily by your starting monthly revenue and the growth rate you enter—even small differences in monthly growth compound significantly over time. A typical scenario might involve a subscription business modelling revenue trends over 12 or 24 months to understand scaling potential. The calculation assumes your growth rate remains constant throughout the period and that no other factors change. It does not account for seasonality, churn, pricing changes, or market conditions. The projection is illustrative and represents one possible path based on your inputs.
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Disclaimer
Results are estimates for educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) is MRR multiplied by 12, with a forecast forward adding growth. It's the headline metric for subscription businesses because it projects annualised revenue assuming current book stays put. VCs, analysts, and acquirers all quote SaaS businesses in ARR terms.
50k MRR today = 600k ARR. At 10% monthly growth (aggressive but seen in early-stage SaaS), MRR becomes 157k in 12 months, an ARR of 1.88M. That's over 3x growth in a year - typical of Seed-to-Series A velocity, unsustainable beyond that stage.
ARR has drawbacks. It excludes one-time revenue (setup fees, professional services), which can understate short-term cash. It assumes no churn, which is always wrong. 'Contracted ARR' (signed contracts minus known churn) is a more defensible number for valuation, though it requires contract visibility public companies rarely share.
Quick example
With current mrr of 50,000 and monthly growth of 10% (plus months forward of 12 months), the result is 600,000.00. Change any figure and watch the output shift — it's often more useful to see the pattern than to memorise the formula.
Which inputs matter most
You enter Current MRR, Monthly Growth %, and Months Forward. Not every input has equal weight. Adjusting one input at a time toward extreme values shows which ones move the result most.
What's happening under the hood
Current ARR = MRR × 12. Future MRR = MRR × (1 + growth)^months. Future ARR = future MRR × 12. The formula is listed in full below. If the number looks off, you can retrace the calculation by hand — that's the point of showing the working.
What to do with a low result
A disappointing result is information, not a judgement. Pick the single input that dragged the figure down most and focus the next quarter on that one factor. Breadth-first improvement rarely works; depth-first on the worst input usually does.
What this doesn't capture
The score is a composite of the inputs you provide. Life context — job security, family obligations, health, housing — doesn't appear in the math but shapes the real picture. Use the number as a prompt, not a verdict.
££50,000 MRR × 12 = current ARR. Grown at 10%/mo for 12mo = 600,000.00.
Inputs
This example uses typical values for illustration. Adjust the inputs above to match a specific situation and see how the result changes.
Sources & Methodology
Methodology
This calculator computes annual recurring revenue by taking monthly recurring revenue and projecting it forward. It applies the compound growth formula, where future MRR equals current MRR multiplied by (1 plus the monthly growth rate) raised to the number of months specified. Annual recurring revenue is then derived by multiplying the resulting MRR by 12. The model assumes a constant monthly growth rate applied uniformly across all periods, with no variation or interruption. It does not account for seasonality, customer churn, pricing changes, fees, or the timing of revenue recognition. Results represent a theoretical projection under steady-state growth conditions.
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