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Burn Rate Calculator

Calculate gross burn, net burn, and track how fast your business is spending cash.

Burn rate details

This calculator auto-updates when values change.

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This calculator is for general business information only and is not financial, tax, accounting, or legal advice.

Results

Results update automatically.

Net burn rate

£15,000.00

Your gross burn is £25,000.00 per month. After £10,000.00 in revenue, your net burn is £15,000.00 per month.

Gross burn rate£25,000.00
Monthly revenue£10,000.00
Net burn rate£15,000.00

Visual breakdown

Expenses£25,000.00
Revenue£10,000.00
Net burn£15,000.00

About This Burn Rate Calculator

This Burn Rate Calculator shows how quickly your business spends cash each month.

Gross burn measures expenses. Net burn accounts for revenue and shows the cash decrease each month.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter your figures

    Add the relevant revenue, cost, customer, or pricing values.

  2. 2

    Review the automatic results

    The calculator updates immediately using the example values and any changes you make.

  3. 3

    Compare the breakdown

    Use the result cards and visual breakdown to understand the main drivers.

  4. 4

    Adjust assumptions

    Change inputs to test scenarios and targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this calculator use live business data?v

No. It uses the values you enter and calculates results instantly in your browser.

Can I use this for forecasting?v

Yes, for quick scenario planning, but forecasts should be checked against real accounting data.

Does this include tax?v

No. It does not automatically include tax unless you enter tax or related costs as part of the inputs.

Is this financial advice?v

No. It is a general information tool for planning and estimation.