Monthly Burn Rate (MBR)
Average monthly cash outflows exceeding revenue
FORMULA
Burn Rate = (Starting Cash - Ending Cash) / Number of Months
Alternate Calculations
Net Cash Flow
Total Operating Expenses - Total RevenueWhat is Monthly Burn Rate?
Burn Rate measures how quickly a company uses its cash reserves before achieving profitability. It's the monthly deficit of cash outflows versus inflows. Critical for startups and growth companies to understand runway and funding needs. Calculated as average negative cash flow per month.
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Sample Data
| month | revenue | expenses | burn | cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100,000 | 250,000 | 150,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Feb | 110,000 | 250,000 | 140,000 | 1,360,000 |
| Mar | 125,000 | 250,000 | 125,000 | 1,235,000 |
| Apr | 140,000 | 250,000 | 110,000 | 1,125,000 |
Required Data Columns
RevenueOperating ExpensesNet Cash Flow