Startup Burn Rate Calculator

Calculate your startup's burn rate, cash runway, and track financial health

Monthly Operating Expenses

Salaries ($)

Rent ($)

Marketing ($)

Other Expenses ($)

Monthly Revenue ($)

Current Cash Balance ($)

Historical Net Burn Rates (Last 3 Months)

Month 1 ($)

Month 2 ($)

Month 3 ($)

Results

Understanding Burn Rate

Key Metrics

Essential burn rate calculations:

Basic Metrics:

Gross Burn Rate:
Total monthly operating expenses before revenue
Net Burn Rate:
Monthly cash loss after accounting for revenue
Cash Runway:
Months until cash reserves are depleted

Financial Planning

Strategic considerations:

Key Factors:

Revenue Impact:
Consider recurring revenue for accurate net burn rate
Expense Categories:
Track and categorize all operating expenses
Cash Management:
Balance growth with sustainable burn rate

Financial Management Guide

Burn Rate Analysis

Key Steps:

• Track monthly expenses
• Monitor revenue growth
• Calculate burn rates
• Project cash runway
• Adjust spending plans

Cost Management

Best Practices:

• Optimize expenses
• Prioritize spending
• Review subscriptions
• Negotiate contracts
• Eliminate waste

Strategic Planning

Action Items:

• Set financial goals
• Plan fundraising
• Build runway buffer
• Monitor metrics
• Adjust strategy