FIRE Calculator

Find your FIRE number and how long until you can retire early.

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See how it works

Watch a quick simulation of this tool in action — no file needed.

How to use FIRE Calculator

Follow these steps — everything happens instantly in your browser.

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    Step 1. Enter your monthly expenses (your expected retirement lifestyle).

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    Step 2. Set the safe withdrawal rate (4% is standard; 3.5% is more conservative).

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    Step 3. Enter your current savings and monthly contribution.

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    Step 4. Set the expected annual return on your investments.

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    Step 5. See your FIRE number and projected time-to-FIRE in years.

Why use this tool

Private by design

All processing happens locally in your browser. Open DevTools → Network and you'll see zero file uploads. Ever.

Instant

No upload wait, no queue, no server round-trip. Results appear the moment you drop a file.

Free & unlimited

No accounts, no watermarks, no daily caps. Use it as many times as you like, forever.

Works everywhere

Desktop, tablet or phone — every tool is responsive and installable as a PWA for offline use.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might want to know about fire calculator.

Want to learn more?

Read our complete FIRE Calculator tutorial with tips, use cases, and FAQs.