Burn Rate Calculator
Measure burn from your bank balance over a period — the most honest number — and compare it with your total monthly spending.
Your numbers
RESULT
Net burn per month
$120K
Runway at this burn
13.7 mo
- Gross burn per month
- $160K
- Implied monthly cash in
- $40K
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- Net burn = (Starting cash − Ending cash) ÷ Months
- Gross burn = Total monthly operating expenses
- Runway = Ending cash ÷ Net burn
Frequently asked questions
What is a good burn rate?
There is no single number; what matters is burn relative to growth (see the burn multiple) and runway of 18+ months after a raise.
Gross burn vs net burn?
Gross burn is everything you spend each month. Net burn subtracts cash coming in, so it is what actually drains the bank account.
How do I reduce burn quickly?
Cut non-essential tools and vendors, pause hiring, renegotiate annual contracts and focus spend on channels with proven payback.
Results are estimates for planning and education — not financial, legal or tax advice.
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