Burn Rate Calculator

Calculate your startup's burn rate, net burn, and cash runway.

Cash Position
Total cash in the bank right now.
Recurring monthly revenue (MRR or total).
Monthly Expenses
Total salaries and benefits.
✓ Cash Flow Positive

Runway

Sustainable

0

Net Burn / mo

0

Gross Burn / mo

Expense Breakdown
Payroll
40,0000%
Rent
5,0000%
Marketing
8,0000%
Operations
3,0000%
Other
4,0000%
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How It Works

Gross burn is total monthly spend. Net burn subtracts revenue to show actual cash loss per month. Runway = cash balance ÷ net burn rate.

Formula

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Frequently Asked Questions
How to Use

About the Burn Rate Calculator

What it calculates

This burn rate calculator models key business metrics for startups and small companies. Calculate startup burn rate, net burn, and cash runway.

When to use it

Use when forecasting runway, pricing, margins, or growth to support business planning.

Example

Adjust the inputs above to model your specific scenario with the Burn Rate Calculator.

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