Burn Rate Calculator

Calculate monthly burn rate. Track cash consumption for runway planning.

This tool calculates burn rate — the rate at which a company uses cash. Understanding burn rate is essential for runway planning. Results are illustrative estimates based on the inputs you provide.

Calculator

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Net Burn Rate
$60,000.00/mo
Gross Burn Rate
$100,000.00/mo
Monthly Revenue
$40,000.00
Monthly Expenses
$100,000.00

Common use cases

  • Runway planning
  • Cash management
  • Fundraising preparation
  • Cost reduction planning

How to use

  1. Select calculation method
  2. Enter expenses and revenue, or cash balances
  3. View gross and net burn rates

FAQ

What's gross vs. net burn?

Gross burn is total monthly expenses. Net burn is expenses minus revenue — the actual cash consumed monthly.

Which burn rate should I track?

Net burn is typically more relevant as it reflects actual cash consumption. Gross burn helps understand total cost structure.

Results are illustrative estimates based on the inputs you provide.