Cash Flow & Business Planning
Burn Rate Calculator
Calculate net cash burn and average monthly burn rate from changes in your cash balance.
Net Cash Burn
$30,000.00
Monthly Burn Rate
$5,000.00
Cash Change
-$30,000.00
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What Is Burn Rate?
Burn rate measures how quickly a business uses cash during a period. It is commonly used to monitor cash consumption and evaluate how long available funds may support operations.
How to Calculate Burn Rate
Monthly Burn = (Starting Cash − Ending Cash) ÷ Months
For example, using $30,000 of cash over six months produces an average burn rate of $5,000 per month.