Burn Rate Calculator — Gross + Net Monthly Cash Burn

Free startup burn-rate calculator. Operating expenses + revenue → gross burn and net burn (what investors actually look at). Foundation metric for runway planning.

Burn Rate Calculator (Gross + Net Monthly)

Total monthly operating expenses

Monthly revenue

Gross burn (monthly)

$80,000

Net burn (monthly)

$50,000

Gross burn = total monthly spend. Net burn = gross burn minus revenue. Net burn is what your investors actually care about — it's the rate at which the bank account shrinks.

About this tool

Gross vs net burn

Gross burn = total monthly spend. Net burn = gross burn minus monthly revenue. Net burn is what your investors actually care about — it's the rate at which the bank account shrinks. Pair this with the Runway Calculator to see how many months you have left.

How to use the Burn Rate Calculator (Startup)

Takes about a minute. No signup, no download, your data stays in your browser.

1
Open the tool. Scroll up to the Burn Rate Calculator (Startup) above — it loads instantly in your browser, no install needed.
2
Enter your values. The fields come pre-filled with realistic defaults so you can see how it works — replace them with your own numbers.
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Read the result. The output updates instantly. Copy or share it — nothing is uploaded to a server, everything stays on your device.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the Burn Rate Calculator (Startup).

Is the Burn Rate Calculator (Startup) free to use?

Yes. The Burn Rate Calculator (Startup)on 7BusyBoss is completely free — no signup, no paywall, no usage cap.

Do I need to sign up to use the Burn Rate Calculator (Startup)?

No. The Burn Rate Calculator (Startup)works instantly in your browser — no account needed. Signing in with Google is optional and only unlocks features like saving favorites and higher AI build limits.

Does the Burn Rate Calculator (Startup) work on mobile?

Yes. Every tool on 7BusyBoss is mobile-responsive and works in any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on phones, tablets and desktops.

Is my data safe when I use the Burn Rate Calculator (Startup)?

Yes. The Burn Rate Calculator (Startup)runs entirely in your browser — your inputs never leave your device unless the tool explicitly fetches public data (e.g. currency rates). We don't store the values you type.

Burn Rate Calculator — Gross + Net Monthly Cash Burn