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Burn Rate Calculator

Calculate your monthly cash consumption

Burn Rate is the speed at which your startup consumes its cash. Understanding your burn is essential to manage runway and plan growth.

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Formula used:

Net Burn = Monthly Expenses - Monthly Revenue

Result

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SaaS Benchmarks

< $0 (Profitable)Cash Positive
$0 - $20KControlled
$20K - $50KModerate
> $50KHigh

Optimization Tips

  • Track Gross vs Net Burn for better understanding
  • Identify expense items to optimize
  • Acceptable burn depends on your runway
  • In crisis, aim for "default alive" status

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Related Metrics

RunwayCash BalanceGross MarginOperating Expenses

How to Use This Calculator

Net Burn Rate is calculated by subtracting your monthly revenue from your total monthly expenses.

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